Tortellini Alfredo

Name: Tortellini Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Ready-made tortellini, ham, mushrooms and peas are treated to a homemade cream sauce in this fast-fix tortellini Alfredo supper. Serve it with a side salad and roasted vegetables.

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 579 calories, 45g fat (27g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 812mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

Refrigerated tortellini, ham, mushrooms and peas are treated to a mild homemade Alfredo sauce in this fast fix Chris Snyder shares. "When we're having company, I prepare this dinner shortly before guests arrive, put it in a casserole dish and keep it warm in the oven," notes the Boulder, Colorado reader.

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