Years ago, before kids, my mother-in-law turned us on to this authentic Italian restaurant in Newport Beach called il Farro.  Dylan will order the same pasta dish 9 times out of 10 which is Tortellini PPP (prosciutto, peas and parmesan cheese).  It is similar to a carbonara, so what’s not to love, right?  A couple years ago I found a recipe to make at home and surprised Dylan.  In the picture you see here I used pancetta instead of prosciutto.  Buon appetito!

Tortelli PPP
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
10 thin slices prosciutto, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine flour and cream until smooth; stir in the cheeses. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.

Drain tortellini; add to the cheese sauce. Stir in the prosciutto, peas and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Recipe from: Taste of Home