Tortellini Carbonara

This is a super quick and delicious recipe. Not low in fat but high in flavor. Fresh cheese-filled tortellini combined with cubed ham, onion and green peas in a rich, cream sauce. Serve with garlic bread and a salad. Enjoy!

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

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ cups frozen green peas
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cups half-and-half
• ½ pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Pour in the half-and-half and the cheese, stirring frequently, until the 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 the tortellini and cook to desired doneness, or according to package directions. Add the peas to the boiling tortellini in the final minute of cooking. Drain all from the water and toss with the ham and sauce mixture.