Tortellini Ai Formaggi With Prosciutto And Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces cheese tortellini
1/4 cup water, reserved from cooking pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 lb prosciutto, sliced into thin strips
1 cup heavy cream
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute.
Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes.
Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Add nutmeg and simmer until cream is thickened and reduced by half.
Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas.
Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve and enjoy!