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Tortellini Alfredo with Wine & Peas in spoons

A rich classic comfort food favorite served as an appetizer in a spoon, how chic is that?

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword tortellini alfredo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Author www.recipeforaparty.com

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 tsp pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 3/4 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese (reserve 1/4 for garnish_
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 10 oz fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 tbsp chives, chopped for garnish
  • 12 or more ceramic soup spoons for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan melt the butter, pepper flakes & garlic over medium heat, do not let brown
  2. Add the white wine, whipping cream, 1 ½ cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg, whisk until well combined and continue to cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil, about 3 minutes; turn down and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce slightly thickens 
  3. While sauce is simmering, cook the tortellini according to package directions and drain
  4. Add the tortellini and peas to the sauce and stir gently until well combined

  5. Spoon into ceramic spoons, about 2 tortellini per spoon and garnish with grated cheese and a sprinkling of chives

  6. Makes 36 spoons and serves 12 as an appetizer 

Recipe Notes

Note: this dish really has a rich distinct flavor from the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, so please do not substitute with a different kind of parmesan, the flavor just won’t be the same.