Tortellini Alfredo

Name: Tortellini Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 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

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 cup: 579 calories, 45g fat (27g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 812mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

Originally published as Tortellini Alfredo in Quick Cooking March/April 2002

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Mamadonato

Jan 6, 2015

Excellent, super easy, added chopped garlic to onions.....Rave reviews from family. Can't believe how easy and delicious!
EquusAmor

Jun 16, 2013

I left out the ham (don't like it) and mushrooms (didn't have any on hand) and it still tasted fabulous. Definitely going to add the mushrooms next time though.
begulia

Feb 6, 2012

This was delicious and super easy! I omitted the mushrooms and used a whole small onion instead, and it worked well!
4Huskers

Nov 28, 2010

I made this today (minus the mushrooms) and it was so good and so easy to make. Will definately make again!!!
wmccallum

Feb 7, 2010

Creamy and delicious. I added about 1/4 cup choppped red pepper and a couple cloves of garlic. Served with chicken french - yum.
scrambledwithcheese

Jan 25, 2008

This is one of my favorite recipes! I always also add some minced garlic. Soooo good!