Cheese Tortellini With Nutty Herb Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

500 g ricotta-filled tortellini or 500 g ravioli
60 g butter
100 g walnuts, finely chopped
100 g pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
60 g ricotta cheese
60 ml cream
salt and pepper

Preparation

Add the pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling water and cook until al dente.
Drain and return to the pot.
To make the sauce:.
Heat the butter in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat until foaming. Add the walnuts and pine nuts and stir for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the herbs and season. Remove from heat.
Beat the ricotta with the cream. Stir in the nuts and herb mixture.
Add the sauce to the pasta and toss to combine.
Serve immediately.