Modena Tortellini with ham, peas, and cream
In full spring, tortellini in broth might not be the best choice. As temperatures rise, it’s better to opt for simpler, lighter, and fresher recipes that fully enhance the season.
One example? Have you ever tried dressing tortellini with cooked ham, fresh peas, and cream? It’s a creamy and delicate sauce, perfect for highlighting the filling of the tortellini. Let’s get started!
HOW TO PREPARE TORTELLINI WITH HAM, PEAS, AND CREAM
Ingredients for 4 people
- 500 g of Modena Tortellini Pasta Fresca Rossi
- 1 onion
- 200 ml of cooking cream
- 100 g of diced cooked ham
- 150 g of fresh peas
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, and Parmigiano Reggiano to taste
Preparation
- Start by heating a pot full of salted water. Shell the peas and blanch them for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and sauté it in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Then add the previously blanched peas and finally the diced cooked ham.
- Cook for a few minutes, turn off the heat, and pour in the cooking cream. Mix and season with salt and pepper.
- Now, cook the Modena Tortellini for 1 minute in the water where you blanched the peas, drain them, and add them to the sauce, mixing well to combine everything.
- Serve the tortellini with a generous sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano for an even richer flavor!