One-pan Creamy Tortellini with Pancetta & Peas

• servings: Serves: 2-3 people
• total time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

Here’s how to make it:

4 oz pancetta

1 shallot, diced

6 cloves garlic, minced, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

Red pepper, to taste

1 cup cream

1/4 cup water

Freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste (about 1/2 - 1 cup)

Dash of nutmeg, optional (about 1/8 tsp)

9 oz tortellini

1 cup frozen peas, or to taste

Directions

Add your pancetta to a cold saute pan. Bring the heat to medium and cook until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium/low. Add in your shallot followed by a pinch of salt and red pepper, to taste. Saute for a few minutes.

Add in your garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

Pour in your cream and water. Stir.

Season with black pepper, parmesan, and nutmeg. Stir and bring to a simmer.

Pour in your uncooked tortellini and frozen peas. Stir, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

Once your pasta is warmed through, taste for seasonings. Serve with extra parmesan cheese and enjoy!