Tortellini With Peas And Prosciutto

• 1 (20-ounce) package fresh cheese or meat tortellini
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen petite green peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fat-free half-and-half
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese
• 4 ounces prosciutto or lean ham, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Add peas during last minute of cooking. Drain pasta and peas; place in a large bowl.
2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Combine half-and-half and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; add to pan. Bring to a simmer; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly with a whisk.
3. Toss half-and-half sauce, cheese, and remaining ingredients with pasta.

fresh cheese, green peas, butter, garlic, allpurpose, romano cheese, lean ham, fresh basil, salt, black pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tortellini-with-peas-prosciutto (may not work)