Tortellini Bianco

Ingredients

• 3 cups cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ham (sliced in 2-inch ribbons)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin to boil water in a large pot for the tortellini.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook until tender.

3. 3

   Add cream, ham, and salt, bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to directions on package and toss in frozen the peas when 30 seconds remain. Drain pasta and peas and add them to the sauce.

5. 5

   Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano Cook and cook for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Serve with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and a side of Flat French Bread.