Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
• 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
• 0.3 cup heavy cream 
• 4 servings kosher salt 
• 1 pound meat-filled tortellini 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1 cup peas frozen thawed
• 4 ounces pancetta finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 

Equipment

• frying pan
• ladle
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs.
3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the olive oil and prosciutto and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Ladle in about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and simmer until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. About 2 minutes before the tortellini are done, add the peas to the boiling water and cook until just tender.
7. Drain the tortellini and peas and add to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Stir in the parsley.
8. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
9. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos