Can you make tortellini alla panna ahead of time?

Tortellini alla panna is best served fresh and hot. This recipe only takes less than 15 minutes to make. Once cooked and coated with the cream and cheese sauce tortellini are not suitable for freezing. You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

What can I use instead of tortellini?

I love using tortellini for this recipe, but other stuffed pasta work just as well. Try making homemade ravioli ! You can try tortelloni, ravioli, or cappelletti. The pasta doesn’t have to be stuffed, you can use your favorite pasta shape.

What is the best kind of tortellini for this recipe?

You can use store-bought tortellini pasta from your local grocery store. I recommend using a good tortellini variety found in the refrigerator section, or even the frozen section, and not the kind on the shelf of the pasta aisle. If you want to go a step further you can make homemade tortellini. For this tortellini recipe, I use simple and classic cheese tortellini. You can also use these delicious varieties. Meat tortellini Spinach tortellini Prosciutto & Cheese Cheese & Mushroom Chicken Mozzarella I love using tortellini for this recipe, but other stuffed pasta work just as well.

What peas work best in this recipe?

Peas matter…for this recipe I highly recommend the ‘petite’ pea or ‘baby’ sweet pea variety. Compared to the standard green pea, petite peas are smaller in stature with more tender skin and a delicately sweet flavor. They are also less starchy and simply, better :). Choose the right ones to create the perfect taste and texture.

Tortellini Alla Panna with Peas

Name: Tortellini alla Panna Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh or frozen cheese tortellini pasta (or tortellini of choice); 1 cup fresh or frozen petite peas; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups Parmigiano cheese (parmesan cheese), plus more for topping; 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; Salt and Pepper to taste

Description

Tortellini Alla Panna Recipe with Peas is made with three main ingredients- you can whip up a delicious dinner in 15 minutes flat! Tortellini alla panna, or “tortellini with cream”, is an essential Italian comfort food dish.

Ingredients

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1 lb fresh or frozen cheese tortellini pasta (or tortellini of choice)
1 cup fresh or frozen petite peas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups Parmigiano cheese (parmesan cheese), plus more for topping
1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Salt and Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt).
Once the water is boiling add tortellini and peas. Cook according to al-dente package directions. Follow this guide to know when they are done cooking.
While pasta and peas cook prepare the easy cream sauce.
Place a pan over medium heat, and add extra virgin olive oil (you can substitute it with butter if you prefer). Add garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.
Add heavy cream and stir. When bubbles form reduce the heat to low and add nutmeg and a bit of pepper. Stir again.
Cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce has slightly reduced, it should be still liquid. Add 1 cup of Parmigiano and stir to combine. Turn the heat off.
Once tortellini and peas are ready, reserve a 1/2 cup of their cooking liquid. Drain the tortellini and add to the pan with the cream sauce. If the sauce looks dry add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water.
Turn on the heat to low and toss everything in the pan until the sauce has coated the tortellini, for 1 minute.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the remaining Parmigiano cheese, stir until the tortellini are well covered with the creamy sauce. Serve hot and top with a sprinkle of extra cheese.

Notes

Top tips for making Tortellini alla Panna Recipe with Peas

Use good quality cream, parmigiano, and tortellini. This recipe doesn’t have many ingredients, so it is worth it to splurge and get the best of the best to create a meal the entire family will love!
Cook the tortellini pasta al dente since they are tossed in the pan with the sauce at the end.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Savory
Method: Italian
Cuisine: Italian