Ingredients for - Tortellini with Peas

1. Coarse salt
2. Ground pepper
3. 1 1/2 lb. frozen cheese tortellini
4. 1 package frozen peas
5. 2 tbsp. butter
6. 1 clove garlic
7. 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

How to cook deliciously - Tortellini with Peas

1 . Stage

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Add peas; cook until pasta is al dente and peas are tender, 2 minutes more. Reserving 1 cup pasta water, drain. Set aside pasta and peas.

2 . Stage

Melt butter in pasta pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Discard garlic.

3 . Stage

To pasta pot, add pasta and peas, Parmesan, and 3/4 cup reserved pasta water; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water, if necessary, to thin sauce. Serve, topped with additional Parmesan if desired.