Tortellini Alfredo with Peas

This is a very quick restaurant version of tortellini Alfredo. You can use a small canned ham, spam, bacon, or even leftover ham. You can also add a can of mushrooms, too. Served with a salad and garlic bread. It's great! I'm asked to make this all the time by my kids and their friends.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 577 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen meat-filled tortellini
• 1 ½ cups fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

Step 2

Mix in peas, ham, cream, and Parmesan cheese and simmer over medium heat until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.