Tortellini With Parmesan Cream Sauce

Absolutely delicious! Cheese filled tortellini in a creamy parmesan sauce with prosciutto and peas. A fabulous entree for a romantic dinner that is fairly quick to put together.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 6

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. Melt butter in large pan over medium heat.
3. Add cooked tortellini. Stir gently until coated with butter.
4. Add cream and prosciutto ham, combining gently. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Add peas, cheese, and generously pepper (to taste). Turn over several times, allowing cheese to melt before serving.