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Tortellini with Peas

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Tortellini and Peas

Tortellini and Peas

Linda Larsen
This is one of my standby meals. I always have frozen tortellini and frozen peas in my freezer, and grated Parmesan cheese in the fridge. It's a perfect last minute supper to make when you're exhausted and hungry.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups refrigerated or frozen tortellini or ravioli pasta
  • 2 cups frozen baby peas
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Cook tortellini or ravioli as directed on package (you need about 36 pieces of ravioli from a 50-count bag, or two 9-ounce packages tortellini).

Meanwhile, place peas in a colander. When the tortellini is cooked and al dente, pour the contents of the pot over the peas in the colander (this thaws the peas to perfection). Return to the pot. Add butter and stir over low heat until the butter is melted and pasta and peas are coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve. 4 servings

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