Lemony Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto

By Chef_Roc

Ingredients

• * Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 pounds frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 * 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
• 2 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 * 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
• 2 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 * 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Add peas to pot; drain pasta mixture, and set aside.
2. In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; add prosciutto and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
3. Add pasta mixture, pasta water, 1 tablespoon oil, and lemon zest and juice; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.