As a kid growing up in Italy, this was one of my favorite pasta dishes. Its base is a Bechamel sauce. For me, it’s pure comfort food! It’s easy enough to make on a weeknight – with a salad & fresh bread, it’s a perfect meal.
Cream Sauce with Peas, Mushrooms and Proscuitto
In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter
Saute: 1/2 Onion, finely diced
1 clove Garlic, minced
6 ounces sliced White Button Mushrooms
We minced this Proscuitto with kitchen shears. |
When Onions and Mushrooms soften, sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over them.
Slowly whisk in 2 cups Milk – 1/2 cup at a time.
Stir frequently until sauce thickens.
Add a pinch of freshly ground Nutmeg (I’ve had this grinder for 13 years & love it.)
and Salt and Pepper, to taste.
Stir in 6 ounces minced Proscuitto and 1 cup Peas (you can use frozen, but not canned)
Continue stirring until Proscuittto and Peas are heated through, then stir in drained Tortellini. Stir until Tortellini is completely coated with sauce and let stand about 5 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken.
Serve with lots of grated Parmesan Cheese.
Tortellini
Prepare a 1-pound package of Cheese Tortellini, according to package directions, and drain. I prefer fresh to dried for this recipe.
Buon Appetito!
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Mary Hirsch says
Sounds delicious, Susan. May give it a go.
Cher Rockwell says
So lovely, but so simple. Beautifully done, Susan (as always).
Have a great holiday.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love cheese torellini, what a delicious & decadent pasta dish!
Angie's Recipes says
A wonderful tortellini dish!
Kat says
I really love this recipe, especially with the Bechamel sauce! So simple too!
Sara says
I wish I could start a sentence with “As a kid growing up in Italy…”! Looks great!
Ozlem's Turkish Table says
Oh, I do love the look of that dish; peas, proscuitto and muhrooms, great combo, look forward to trying out!
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Katerina says
Pasta never disappoints you. This creamy sauce of yours really made me hungry!
Kathy says
Susan, Pasta is always my “go to” dinner…this one looks perfect! I love all the ingredients…Yum!
Lizzy says
Oh, this could easily become one of my favorites! I’d have to eat all of Bill’s mushrooms, though…such a sacrifice!!! LOL. Hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday weekend.
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Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Oh Susan, you truly do make amazing meals! this looks SO delicious
Mary x
Pacheco Patty says
Your pasta is looking ‘over the top’ delicious in the photos. Such wonderful and tasty memories from your experience in Italy;-)
The Café Sucré Farine says
This is making my mouth water Susan, it looks amazing! I love your trick with the kitchen shears, what a great idea. Oh and that picture of you and your husband at the top of the blog always gives me a huge happy smile! 🙂