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• Recipe Overview
• Ingredients
• Processes - Utensils
• Instructions

• Cuisine

  European >> Italian >> Italian

• Dietary Style

• Source

  Genius Kitchen(food.com)

| 1. Cook the tortellini in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside. | 2. Cook the frozen peas in a small amount of salted water until just tender. Drain and set aside. | 3. Cut the prosciutto into julienne strips about 2 inches long. | 4. Saute the prosciutto and mushrooms in a small amount of butter until just heated through. Set aside. | 5. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then add the flour. | 6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the flour is a light golden color. | 7. Add the half-and-half and whisk until thoroughly blended. | 8. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly. | 9. Place the egg yolk in a separate bowl and beat slightly. Mix about 1/2 cup of the hot half-and-half mixture into the egg yolk. | 10. Slowly whisk back into the hot mixture and cook over medium low heat for another few minutes, stirring constantly. | 11. Add the nutmeg and parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat. | 12. In a large serving bowl, combine the tortellini, peas, ham and mushrooms. Pour the sauce over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat. | 13. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients

Ingredient Name	Quantity	Unit	State	Energy (kcal)	Carbohydrates	Protein (g)	Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
cheese tortellini	1	lb		1392.5302	213.1887	61.235	32.7948
half	2	cups		-	-	-	-
flour	2	tablespoons		72.285	15.8257	1.1751	0.2804
butter	2	tablespoons		171.0	7.857	5.343	14.4
egg yolk	1			54.74	0.6103	2.6962	4.5118
parmesan cheese	1	cup	grated	296.0	32.0	32.0	4.0
nutmeg	1	dash	freshly-grated	-	-	-	-
prosciutto	4	ounces		100.8667	0.0	22.44	0.5667
mushroom	1/2		sliced	-	-	-	-
green pea	1	cup	frozen	117.45	20.9525	7.859	0.58
parmesan cheese			grated	296.0	32.0	32.0	4.0

- Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.