Tortellini with Ham and Peas

     One of my new favorite things in the whole world is tortellini.  I have started making tortellini recipes at least once a week.  I love how many different fillings you can find and how many different dishes you can create!  Tortellini is also a great main course for Meatless Mondays.  Check out my other tortellini creations...Tortellini Primavera and Tortellini Pasta Salad.

Tortellini with Ham and Peas (the original recipe was taken from myrecipes.com)

Ingredients:
1 package of frozen cheese tortellini (or any mini filled pasta)
1 cup of frozen peas
3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 pound of chopped ham

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook tortellini until just al dente (do not overcook), as package label directs. Add peas to pot for last 30 seconds of cooking time.
2. Drain tortellini and peas and return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, salt, pepper, Parmesan and ham. Turn stove on to medium heat and cook, stirring, until ingredients are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.