Tortellini Michelangelo Recipe

Name: Tortellini Michelangelo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 - 2 lbs tortellini, meat filled; 1 chicken breast, pre-cooked & cut into bite size pieces; 2 slices pancetta, thick sliced & cut into small slices; 2 slices prosciutto (or ham, cut into small slices); 1/3 cup onion (minced or finely diced); 1 tablespoon butter; 2/3 cup mushroom, sliced (fresh); 1/3 cup peas (frozen); 1 ounce chicken stock; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated (fresh if possible); 1/2 cup heavy cream (only use if needed to thin out cream sauce); salt and pepper; white sauce, Basic Italian White Cream Sauce (Like an Alfredo or Bechamel) as prepared

Servings: persons

1 1/2 - 2 lbs tortellini, meat filled
1 chicken breast, pre-cooked & cut into bite size pieces
2 slices pancetta, thick sliced & cut into small slices
2 slices prosciutto (or ham, cut into small slices)
1/3 cup onion (minced or finely diced)
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup mushroom, sliced (fresh)
1/3 cup peas (frozen)
1 ounce chicken stock
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated (fresh if possible)
1/2 cup heavy cream (only use if needed to thin out cream sauce)
salt and pepper
white sauce, Basic Italian White Cream Sauce (Like an Alfredo or Bechamel) as prepared

1
Prepare tortellini as per package directions, drain & set aside (add dash of olive oil & 1 oz. chicken stock so does not all stick together.
2
Meanwhile, prepare white sauce Recipe #302996 as directed only prepare in dutch oven or large stockpot and keep on low flame when done.
3
Once white sauce is made, brown mushrooms & onion in 1 tablespoon butter add pre-cooked & cut chicken, and pancetta & prosciutto to brown for a few minutes then add all that to dutch oven.
4
Stir in tortellini & parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
5
** If sauce is too thick, add up to 1/2 cup additional heavy cream 1 tablepoon at a time until desired consistency.
6
** Note: tortellini should not be smothered in the sauce, only supposed to coat the tortellini so you may need to use a full 2 lbs. tortellini.

321

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 - 2 lbs tortellini, meat filled, 1 chicken breast, pre-cooked & cut into bite size pieces, 2 slices pancetta, thick sliced & cut into small slices, 2 slices prosciutto (or ham, cut into small slices), and more.

Yes, Tortellini Michelangelo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tortellini Michelangelo

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