Tortellini with Ham Cream Sauce

Name: Tortellini with Ham Cream Sauce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 ml Heavy cream; 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated; 200 g Cooked ham; 20 ml Olive oil; 500 g Fresh Tortellini; 2 g Black Pepper; 5 g Salt; 1 clove Garlic clove; 1 pcs Onion

20 min

4 servings

Simple

A comforting classic, this dish combines tender tortellini with a rich, creamy sauce featuring savory cooked ham. Quick to prepare, it's perfect for a satisfying meal.

Steps

Cook the fresh tortellini according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes. Drain well.

While the tortellini cooks, finely chop the onion and garlic. Dice the cooked ham into small cubes.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and diced ham, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned.

Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with the remaining salt and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it slightly thickens.

Add the drained tortellini to the pan with the cream sauce. Toss gently to ensure all tortellini are coated. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.

Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.