Tortellini with Ham, Peas, and Tomato Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes (from one 28-ounce can)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 1/4 pound ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 3/4 cup frozen petite peas, defrosted
- In a large stainless-steel frying pan, melt the butter over moderately low heat.
- Add the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes with their juice, the salt, and the pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cream and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the tortellini until just done, about 4 minutes for fresh, 12 minutes for frozen.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the sauce.
- Stir in the ham and peas and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
butter, onion, tomatoes, salt, freshground black pepper, heavy cream, ham, frozen petite peas
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tortellini-with-ham-peas-and-tomato-cream-sauce (may not work)