Tortelloni Recipe
Cheese tortelloni, Parmesan cream sauce, shallots, garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil, Calabrian chili & crispy prosciutto
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Tortelloni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortelloni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Cream Sauce
Add the heavy cream to the saucepan, stirring well. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- 4
Add Herbs and Spices
Stir in the chopped thyme, rosemary, basil, and Calabrian chili flakes. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Crisp the Prosciutto
In a separate pan, place the thinly sliced prosciutto over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, then crumble into pieces.
Assembly
- 6
Combine and Serve
In the pot with the cooked tortelloni, pour the Parmesan cream sauce and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, topped with crispy prosciutto.
