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Tortellini alla Panna

Amanda
Tortellini alla panna is a simple Italian recipe made in just 20 minutes. This easy dinner is made with tortellini pasta that is tossed with a homemade creamy sauce sprinkled with thinly sliced crispy prosciutto. This amazing recipe is great for a quick lunch or easy dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 servings
Calories 571 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 ounces spinach and cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 ounces prosciutto
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until they just float to the top. Don't overcook or they will fall apart.
  • While the tortellini is cooking, slice the garlic and prosciutto into thin slices.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water for use in the sauce.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Add the prosciutto to the pan and let it crisp up for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until lightly browned. Don't overcook or the dish with become bitter.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any stuck on bits.
  • Mix in the parmesan cheese and then lower the heat to medium low. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  • Season the sauce with the salt and pepper and then toss it with tortellini. Serve sprinkled with extra parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Meat - Instead of prosciutto, use Italian sausage, meatballs or grilled chicken.
  • Veggies - Add peas, sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers or asparagus.
  • Sauce - Stir in ½ cup of italian gravy or marinara to make a pink sauce.
  • Pasta - Use any favorite pasta shape to make pasta alla panna.
  • Vegetarian - Omit the prosciutto.
  • Leftovers - Keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat. Add a splash of cream or milk for extra moisture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 21gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1019mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 838IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 285mgIron: 2mg
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