Tortellini With Ham And Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh cheese tortellini
1 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
salt and pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 lb ham, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 onion, diced small
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil

Preparation

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Stir in tortellini and cook until pasta is just al dente. Add peas to pot for final 30 seconds to 1 minute of cooking time. (I just defrost my peas or run some warm water over them). While the pasta is cooking in another small pan saute the onions and garlic in tablespoon of butter or oil till soft and set aside.
Drain tortellini and peas in a colander and immediately return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, Parmesan, sauteed onions and garlic and the ham. Season with salt and pepper. Turn stove on to medium heat and cook tortellini mixture, stirring frequently, until butter has melted, ingredients are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-4 minutes. Serve immediately.