Best 9 Tortellini With Ham And Peas Recipes

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Tortellini with ham and peas is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender tortellini, salty ham, sweet peas, and creamy sauce is simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND PEAS



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Provided by Sandy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini (I buy DeLallo)
1 cup frozen peas
3 Tbsp. butter (cut into pieces)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese + extra for topping
1/4 - 1/3 pound ham (chopped)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and cook the tortellini according to package directions, but less a minute or two. Do not overcook the pasta. Add peas to pot for last 30 seconds, gently stirring.
  • Drain tortellini and peas and return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, salt, pepper, Parmesan and ham. Turn stove back on to medium heat and cook until ingredients are heated through, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND PEAS



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This is different than the ones posted. Found in All*You Eat Well Save Big Cookbook. I changed it a little to fit our tastes.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh cheese tortellini
1 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
salt and pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 lb ham, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 onion, diced small
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Stir in tortellini and cook until pasta is just al dente. Add peas to pot for final 30 seconds to 1 minute of cooking time. (I just defrost my peas or run some warm water over them). While the pasta is cooking in another small pan saute the onions and garlic in tablespoon of butter or oil till soft and set aside.
  • Drain tortellini and peas in a colander and immediately return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, Parmesan, sauteed onions and garlic and the ham. Season with salt and pepper. Turn stove on to medium heat and cook tortellini mixture, stirring frequently, until butter has melted, ingredients are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-4 minutes. Serve immediately.

TORTELLINI WITH CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO AND PEAS



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Use cream cheese in this Alfredo sauce, and toss it with tortellini, peas and ham.

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup diced ham
Two 9-ounce packages cheese tortellini

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Bring the milk, cream cheese and Parmesan to a simmer in a large saucepan, whisking vigorously until the cream cheese is dissolved and the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the peas, remove from the heat, and stir in the ham.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with additional Parmesan, and serve hot.
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CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces cheese tortellini
1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 pound proscuitto, sliced into thin strips
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan
3/4 cup peas
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute. Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until cream is reduced by half. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas. Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS



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This easy pasta dish satisfies everyone and it's ready so quickly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds frozen cheese tortellini
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Add peas; cook until pasta is al dente and peas are tender, 2 minutes more. Reserving 1 cup pasta water, drain. Set aside pasta and peas.
  • Melt butter in pasta pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Discard garlic.
  • To pasta pot, add pasta and peas, Parmesan, and 3/4 cup reserved pasta water; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water, if necessary, to thin sauce. Serve, topped with additional Parmesan if desired.

TORTELLINI ALFREDO



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 579 calories, Fat 45g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH PEAS



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This is a very quick restaurant version of tortellini Alfredo. You can use a small canned ham, spam, bacon, or even leftover ham. You can also add a can of mushrooms, too. Served with a salad and garlic bread. It's great! I'm asked to make this all the time by my kids and their friends.

Provided by DIANE73162

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen meat-filled tortellini
1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
1 ½ cups fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Mix in peas, ham, cream, and Parmesan cheese and simmer over medium heat until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 237.1 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1240.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

TORTELLINI ALLA FINI



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This is my own version of tortellini alla fini. Rich Alfredo sauce with ham, peas, and tortellini. It is yum-yum goodness!

Provided by Ceci Rey

Categories     Tortellini

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini
6 tablespoons butter
1 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups cooked peas

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream and stir frequently until heated through. Season with nutmeg and pepper. Slowly mix in Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly, and allow to thicken. Mix in ham and peas.
  • Drain cooked tortellini and return to the pot. Pour sauce over tortellini and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 50.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.1 g, Sodium 1225.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CREAMY TORTELLINI WITH HAM, MUSHROOMS AND PEAS



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Make and share this Creamy Tortellini With Ham, Mushrooms and Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Ham

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 ounces refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons parmesan-romano cheese mix, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup cooked ham, cubed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 1/2 ounces mushrooms, canned, sliced and drained

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package.
  • Drain; rinse with hot water.
  • Return to saucepan.
  • Add remaining ingredients; blend well.
  • Cook over medium heat until sauce is thickened and smooth, stirring constantly.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ham, peas, and tortellini will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the tortellini: Tortellini should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: A good quality olive oil will add flavor and richness to your dish.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste your dish and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
  • Serve immediately: Tortellini with ham and peas is best served immediately, while the tortellini is still hot.

Conclusion:

Tortellini with ham and peas is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor. The combination of ham, peas, and tortellini is a classic, and the creamy sauce brings it all together. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover ham. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give tortellini with ham and peas a try. You won't be disappointed.

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