Tortellini alla Panna – quick and easy Step 1 of 12
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    Step 1

    Clean the mushrooms and slice them. Cut the cooked ham into fine strips and finely mince the garlic clove.

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    Step 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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    Step 3

    Add the 500 g of fresh tortellini to the boiling water and cook for about 3 minutes until al dente, according to package instructions.

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    Step 4

    In the meantime, melt 50 g of butter in a large pan over medium heat.

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    Step 5

    Add the 150 g of mushrooms to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.

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    Step 6

    Add the minced garlic and 200 g of cooked ham and sauté briefly.

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    Step 7

    Deglaze with 300 g of heavy cream and reduce the heat.

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    Step 8

    Let the sauce simmer over low heat for about 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.

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    Step 9

    Season the sauce with 1 tsp of organic lemon zest, 1 pinch of nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

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    Step 10

    Drain the tortellini and add them directly into the pan with the sauce.

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    Step 11

    Stir in 30 g of Parmesan and toss everything well until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.

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    Step 12

    Plate the Tortellini alla Panna and serve garnished with fresh basil leaves.

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