Tortellini in cream sauce with peas
Vegetarian. 15 small steps, 10 of them done meanwhile, while a timer runs. The main ingredients: tortellini, heavy cream and peas.
- Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- per serving
- 739 kcal
In Orzo you cook it step by step with timers, adjust the servings and put what’s missing on the shopping list. Also with the kitchen machine.
Ingredients
- Tortellini250 g
- Heavy cream120 ml
- Peas100 g
- Shallot1
- Garlic clove1
- Butter20 g
- Breadcrumbs2 tbsp
- Parmesan25 g
- Lemon½
- Basil½ bunch
- Water1.5 l
- Nutmegto taste
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Contains Gluten, Lactose and Egg
You need
7 parts- Pot
- Large pan
- Cutting board & knife
- Grater
- Slotted spoon
- Spatula
- Plate
Directions
15 stepsBring water to a boil
8 minHigh heat
Bring 1.5 l water to a boil in a pot over high heat.
- 1.5 l Water
Dice the shallot
Meanwhile, while step 1 runs
Meanwhile, peel the shallot and dice finely.
- 1 Shallot
Chop the garlic
Meanwhile, while step 1 runs
Peel the garlic clove and chop finely.
- 1 Garlic clove
Grate the parmesan
Meanwhile, while step 1 runs
Finely grate the parmesan.
- 25 g Parmesan
Zest the lemon
Meanwhile, while step 1 runs
Finely grate the zest of ½ lemon, then squeeze out 1 tbsp juice.
- ½ Lemon
Toast the breadcrumbs
2 minMedium heat
Meanwhile, while step 1 runs
Melt half the butter (10 g) in a large pan over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast for about 2 minutes, until golden brown.
- 10 g Butter
- 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
Set the crumbs aside
Meanwhile, while step 6 runs
Tip the crumbs onto a plate. Keep the pan for the sauce.
Sweat the shallot
2 minMedium heat
Meanwhile, while step 6 runs
Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter (10 g) in the pan. Sweat the shallot with 1 pinch salt for about 2 minutes, until translucent.
- 10 g Butter
- Salt
Add the garlic
Medium heat
Meanwhile, while step 8 runs
Add the garlic and sweat for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Cook the tortellini
3 minMedium heat
Salt the water with 1 tbsp salt. Add the tortellini and cook for about 3 minutes, until they float to the top.
- Salt
- 250 g Tortellini
Make the cream sauce
2 minLow heat
Meanwhile, while step 10 runs
Add the peas and cream. Season with salt, pepper and 1 pinch nutmeg and simmer gently for about 2 minutes.
- 100 g Peas
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Nutmeg
Pick the basil
Meanwhile, while step 11 runs
Pick the basil leaves off the stems.
- ½ bunch Basil
Tortellini into the sauce
Lift the tortellini directly into the pan with the slotted spoon. Add 2 tbsp cooking water.
Parmesan and lemon
Take the pan off the heat. Gently fold in the parmesan, lemon zest and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
- Salt
Serve
Sprinkle with the crumbs and basil and finish with pepper.
- Black pepper
Nutrition
per serving739 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbohydrates
- 72 g
- Fat
- 40 g
Guide values, calculated from the ingredients.
