Tortellini Al Formaggi With Prosciutto

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 lb prosciutto or ham, sliced into thin strips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 3⁄4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup water, reserved from cooking pasta
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2. Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute.
3. Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5. Add nutmeg and simmer until cream is thickened and reduced by half.
6. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas.
7. Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.
8. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.