Prosciutto Tortellini

Name: Prosciutto Tortellini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 10 thin slices prosciutto, chopped; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Scott Jones of Tulsa, Oklahoma spruces up store-bought frozen cheese tortellini with peas, prosciutto and a smooth, cheesy sauce. You can't beat this side dish for speed and satisfying taste.

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
10 thin slices prosciutto, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine flour and cream until smooth; stir in the cheeses. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.
Drain tortellini; add to the cheese sauce. Stir in the prosciutto, peas and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 605 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1573mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 36g protein.

Scott Jones of Tulsa, Oklahoma spruces up store-bought frozen cheese tortellini with peas, prosciutto and a smooth, cheesy sauce. You can't beat this side dish for speed and satisfying taste.

Recipe Creator