Tortellini With Parmesan Cream Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini (Buitoni)
3/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
5 slices prosciutto ham, julienned
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup parmesan cheese
ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook tortellini according to box directions. While it cooks, be sure to assemble all the other ingredients to be at your fingertips for when the directions begin to move quickly.
Melt butter in large pan over medium heat.
Add cooked tortellini. Stir gently until coated with butter.
Add cream and prosciutto ham, combining gently. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add peas, cheese, and generously pepper (to taste). Turn over several times, allowing cheese to melt before serving.