Creamy Tortellini with Peas & Prosciutto
Serves 6
5 mins prep
15 mins cook
20 mins total
A cheesy, creamy, and comforting pasta dish with tender cheese tortellini, salty prosciutto, peas and smoky roasted red peppers. It comes together in just 20 minutes!
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic and prosciutto and cook until the prosciutto is crispy, about 5 minutes.
To the saucepan add the salt and pepper, roasted red peppers, heavy cream and asiago cheese. Stir until cheese is melted, don't let the sauce burn.
Meanwhile add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes. Add in the peas and cook another minute. The tortellini should only need 3-4 minutes total to cook, it's very fast. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water in case you need to thin the cheese sauce.
Drain the tortellini with peas and add to the cheese sauce. Mix together, add the pasta water a little at a time if the cheese sauce seems to thick, until it reaches desired consistency. You might not need any pasta water.
Stir in the lemon juice and zest, parsley and more salt and pepper to taste.
