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A white bowl with cheese tortellini with green peas

Cheese Tortellini with Peas and Pepper

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Premade tortellini is mixed with a creamy sauce made with butter, Parmesan and pepper along with a fresh pop from sweet peas.
Course Dinner Ideas
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 686
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter see note
  • ½ cup/60 grams large shallot chopped
  • 1 cup (60 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 ½ cups (195 grams) fresh or frozen peas see note
  • 6 cups (510 grams/18 ounces) cheese tortellini
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • To a large, high-sided pan pan add the butter over medium heat. When bubbly add the shallot. Cook until softened, make sure the butter doesn’t brown.
  • When the water is boiling, add the tortellini and cook until they float to the top. If using store bought, cook according to package directions.
  • When the tortellini is done, use a slotted spoon to transfer straight into the butter and shallots.
  • Use a cup to reserve some of the pasta cooking water.
  • Add the Parmesan, pepper and peas. Stir well to create a creamy sauce by mixing the cheese with the butter adding a little water to make it to your liking. Turn off the heat and serve immediately with chopped parsley.

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Notes

I use unsalted butter because of the salt content in the cheeses.
You can add the peas right from the freezer.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 543mg