Pea Tortellini With Shiitake Mushroom Sauce Recipes

MUSHROOM TORTELLINI WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add leek; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Transfer pasta to skillet over medium heat; stir in creme fraiche, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1/2 cup pasta water until smooth, adding more pasta water as needed until creamy. Remove from heat; fold in arugula. Serve with more cheese.

CREAMY TORTELLINI WITH HAM, MUSHROOMS AND PEAS

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package.
• Drain; rinse with hot water.
• Return to saucepan.
• Add remaining ingredients; blend well.
• Cook over medium heat until sauce is thickened and smooth, stirring constantly.

TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Stir in tortellini and cook until pasta is just al dente. Add peas to pot for final 30 seconds to 1 minute of cooking time. (I just defrost my peas or run some warm water over them). While the pasta is cooking in another small pan saute the onions and garlic in tablespoon of butter or oil till soft and set aside.
• Drain tortellini and peas in a colander and immediately return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, Parmesan, sauteed onions and garlic and the ham. Season with salt and pepper. Turn stove on to medium heat and cook tortellini mixture, stirring frequently, until butter has melted, ingredients are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-4 minutes. Serve immediately.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and prosciutto and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Ladle in about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and simmer until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• About 2 minutes before the tortellini are done, add the peas to the boiling water and cook until just tender. Drain the tortellini and peas and add to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Stir in the parsley. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.