Tortellini Carbonara

This is a delicious tortellini carbonara recipe. It's fresh, cheese-filled tortellini combined with cubed ham, onions, and green peas in a rich cream sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 583 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cups half-and-half
• 9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
• 0.25 cup chopped onion
• 1.5 cups frozen green peas
• 0.5 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and ham and saute for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

Step 2

Pour in half-and-half and cheese, stirring frequently, until sauce starts to thicken and bubble. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Step 3

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook to desired doneness, or according to package directions. Add peas to boiling tortellini in the final minute of cooking. Drain from water and toss with ham and sauce mixture.