TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

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Categories     Sauce     Pasta     Dinner

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients
4 ounces chopped walnuts
2 family size (18-ounce) packages, cheese or mushroom and cheese filled fresh tortellini (sold on dairy aisle of market)
1 cup chicken stock or broth
10 ounces (1 package) baby spinach, reserve a few leaves for garnish
2 cloves garlic
2/3 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano or Romano
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or freshly grated
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Edible flowers, optional plate garnish, nice for parties

Steps:

  • Toast walnut pieces in a small pan or toaster oven until lightly browned. Remove from heat and cool. Place a large pot of water on to boil. When it comes to rolling boil, salt the water and cook tortellini to package directions. Heat 1 cup chicken stock or broth to a boil and remove from heat. Using a food processor, working in batches, grind spinach leaves with nuts, chicken stock, and garlic. Transfer ground spinach nut paste to a large bowl. Stir in the cheese, nutmeg, and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Coat hot, cooked tortellini with sauce, tossing in the bowl you prepared sauce in. Turn pasta out on to a serving platter and garnish with a few baby spinach leaves and edible flowers.

Ndingi Aluka
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I'm not sure about the combination of tortellini and peas, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Hellen Oduor
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This dish looks so good! Can't wait to try it.


Vishan Ramkumar
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Definitely a keeper!


Hassan Kamran
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Loved it!


DHS tv
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. The tortellini cooked quickly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The peas and prosciutto added a nice touch of color and flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Roxie Sinesh
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Loved this recipe! The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The peas and prosciutto added a nice touch of color and flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight m


Kemis Jk
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Easy to follow recipe and turned out great! The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. The peas and prosciutto added a nice touch of flavor. Will definitely be making this again!


Rodgers Lumasia
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This dish was amazing! The tortellini cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The peas and prosciutto added a nice touch of color and flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight m


Charles Killen
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The tortellini with peas and prosciutto was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the flavorful filling of the tortellini. The prosciutto added a nice touch of saltiness. Will definitely make this again!


Godstime Philip
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Wow! This tortellini dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of tortellini, peas, prosciutto, and creamy sauce was perfect. I especially loved the crispy prosciutto bits. I will definitely be making this again soon.