TORTELLINI ALFREDO

By curly

Ingredients

• 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
• 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cook tortellini according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender.

Add the peas, mushrooms and ham; cook until mushrooms are tender.

Stir in cream and pepper; heat through. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.

Drain tortellini and place in a serving dish; add the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 cup) equals 579 calories, 45 g fat (27 g saturated fat), 161 mg cholesterol, 812 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 18 g protein.