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tortellini with mushrooms and prosciutto

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

I had this recipe posted on another site and am posting it here so that I can find it again.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For tortellini with mushrooms and prosciutto

  • 18 oz
    cheese tortellini
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 6 oz
    prosciutto, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 c
    dry white wine
  • 2 c
    mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 c
    red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 c
    green onions, chopped
  • 1 c
    frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 c
    whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 c
    parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make tortellini with mushrooms and prosciutto

  • 1
    Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite; drain tortellini.
  • 2
    Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over high heat.
  • 3
    Add onion, prosciutto, garlic, dried red pepper and black pepper.
  • 4
    Saute until onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Add wine and bring to boil.
  • 6
    Add mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions and peas and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  • 7
    Add cream and boil until sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • 8
    Add tortellini, parsley, basil and parmesan.
  • 9
    Simmer until sauce coats pasta, about 4 minutes.
  • 10
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 11
    Transfer pasta and sauce to large bowl and serve.

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