Tortellini with Peas and Pancetta

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Light meal, ideal for summer, full of delicious pancetta flavor and the clean, green taste of peas.

Submitted by Laka kuharica - Easy Cook
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (9 ounce) package fresh meat-filled tortellini

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 (4 ounce) package finely chopped pancetta

  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • ½ tablespoon tomato puree

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 1 cup fresh green peas

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and saute until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Ladle in the reserved pasta water; simmer for about 1 minute. Add tomato puree and continue to simmer until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes.

  3. Add cream; simmer until sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tortellini and peas, tossing to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve immediately.

Cook's Notes:

Finely chopped prosciutto may be substituted for the pancetta, if desired.

You may substitute frozen peas for the fresh peas; just thaw and cook before adding to the sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
26g Fat
18g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 473mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
Calcium 135mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 257mg 5%

* 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.