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Tortellini Pasta With Ham And Parmesan

Enjoy a delicious and easy dinner with this tortellini pasta dish with ham and grated parmesan. Quick to prepare and loaded with flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

This tortellini pasta with ham and parmesan is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tortellini, which is a type of filled pasta, is combined with diced ham and grated parmesan cheese, which adds a rich and nutty flavor to the dish.
The pasta is cooked until tender and then tossed with the ham and parmesan, creating a flavorful and comforting meal.
This dish is easy to prepare and can be on the table in a matter of minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights. It can be served as is or with a simple green salad on the side.

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Tortellini Pasta With Ham And Parmesan

Cooking method: Boiling
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: beginner
Prep timeCook TimeRest TimeTotal Time
15 min 15 min - 30 min
Servings: 4 person
Calories: 654kcal
Best season: all

Tortellini is a type of Italian filled pasta,

and it’s believed to have originated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, specifically in the city of Bologna. The traditional filling is a mixture of meat, such as pork, beef, or prosciutto, and Parmesan cheese.

The dish of tortellini pasta with ham and parmesan is a modern variation of the traditional dish and it is a very common and popular recipe in Italy, and It’s likely that it was created as a way to use ingredients that are readily available in the kitchen, such as ham and Parmesan cheese.

Tortellini Pasta With Ham And Parmesan
Enjoy a delicious and easy dinner with this tortellini pasta dish with ham and parmesan

The use of ham and Parmesan cheese in pasta dishes is a common practice in Italian cuisine, it’s likely that this dish has been created by using these ingredients to create a simple and delicious pasta dish.

The combination of the tender and flavorful tortellini, the salty and savory ham, and the nutty and rich Parmesan cheese creates a dish that is both comforting and delicious, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot

    of salted water to a boil.

  2. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

  3. Drain the pasta and reserve 250 ml (1 cup) of the pasta water.

  4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  5. Drop in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

  6. Add the diced ham and cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

  7. Add the cooked tortellini and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and toss to combine.

  8. If the pasta is too dry, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and toss to combine.

  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  10. Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan.

    Enjoy, Good Appetite!

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