Tortellini Panna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces cheese tortellini
1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid
2 tablespoons butter
6 garlic cloves
1/4 lb prosciutto ham
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (also good with Asiago or Romano)
3/4 cup mushroom, sliced (can also use peas or broccoli)

Preparation

Mince garlic.
Cut Proscuitto into thin strips.
Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Melt butter in skillet.
Add Garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add Proscuitto and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Cook until cream reduced by half.
Stir in parmesan and mushrooms.
Cook until cheese is melted into sauce.
Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.