Tortellini Alla Panna

5 from 1 vote

This Tortellini Alla Panna is a creamy and cheesy pasta dish that is always a family-favorite. The tortellini are filled with cheese and cooked in a white sauce made with cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. The flavors blend together to create a delicious and savory meal that will be sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Tortellini Alla Panna

Servings: servings

Author: Jen Lunsford

Ingredients

1 lb Tortellini frozen or fresh
1 1/2 cup Diced Ham
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
1/2 tsp minced Garlic
3 tbsp Butter
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
2 cup Frozen Peas
Salt and Pepper to taste
3-4 leaves fresh Basil sliced

Instructions

Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat.
Add the ham stirring until lightly brown.
Add heavy cream to skillet and cook stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in grated parmesan and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in peas and cook for several minutes.
Add in the tortellini and allow to cook until peas are warmed, stirring occasionally.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add in some of the reserved pasta water.
Garnish with sliced basil.

Notes

Make sure that you cook the tortellini according the package directions, each brand has different timing.

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