Tortellini Carbonara

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This is a super quick and delicious tortellini carbonara recipe. Not low in fat but high in flavor. Fresh cheese-filled tortellini combined with cubed ham, onion, and green peas in a rich, cream sauce. Serve with garlic bread and a salad. Enjoy!

Submitted by KRISANN
Updated on April 6, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ½ pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 4 cups half-and-half

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • ¼ cup onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups frozen green peas

  • 9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and ham and saute for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

  2. Pour in half-and-half and cheese, stirring frequently, until sauce starts to thicken and bubble. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

  3. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook to desired doneness, or according to package directions. Add peas to boiling tortellini in the final minute of cooking. Drain from water and toss with ham and sauce mixture.

160 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

583 Calories
39g Fat
34g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 583
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 22g 111%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 1169mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 456mg 35%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 497mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.