Tortellini with Ham and Peas
Prep: 5 min.
Cook: 10 min.
Serves: 6
Cost per serving: $1.05
1 lb. fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup frozen peas
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 lb. ham, chopped
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook tortellini until just al dente (do not overcook), as package label directs. Add peas to pot for last 30 seconds of cooking time.
2. Drain tortellini and peas and return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, salt, pepper, Parmesan and ham. Turn stove on to medium heat and cook, stirring, until ingredients are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
PER SERVING: 420 Cal., 21g Fat (12g Sat.), 96mg Chol., 4g Fiber, 19g Pro., 39g Carb., 896mg Sod.
Kitchen Tips
Cook it right. Take care not to overcook the tortellini--it's OK if the pasta is still a little firm, as it will cook an additional two or three minutes in the sauce. You don't want it to become mushy.
Keep your cool. There's no need to defrost the peas--just throw them in the pot with the tortellini (to heat them through) 30 seconds before draining.
Swap the veggies. If you don't care for peas, or you have another type of frozen vegetable on hand, make the switch. This dish would be just as good with broccoli florets, asparagus tips, sliced carrots or even a vegetable mixture.
Use leftovers. If you have some extra cooked boneless, skinless chicken in the fridge, cut it into pieces and toss into this dish instead of the ham.
Brighten it up. Use a tricolor tortellini for a shot of color. Or try a spinach- or mushroom-filled tortellini to sneak in some extra vegetables.
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