Tortellini Alfredo Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 706kcal
Creamy Ham and Cheese Tortellini uses an easy alfredo sauce recipe with cubed ham, peas, and seasonings to make a 20 minute one-pot meal!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 ounces fresh tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups cubed ham
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves fresh garlic , minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese , shredded, plus additional for garnishing
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- crushed red pepper , optional for seasoning
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot or Dutch oven. Salt well (pasta water should be as salty as seawater). Cook 20 ounces fresh tortellini according to package directions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain well and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the 1 1/2 cups cubed ham over medium heat, tossing until browned. Remove to a plate and set side.
- In the same pot over medium heat, melt the 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and saute the 2 cloves fresh garlic, stirring until soft, approximately 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Simmer over low heat until it thickens and cheese melts. You might still see little bits- this is the garlic and is fine.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, cooking for an additional 1 minute over low heat. Add the ham and tortellini, tossing to coat and reheat.
- To serve, top with additional grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition
Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1360mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1785IU | Vitamin C: 37.4mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 3.3mg
