Meat Tortellini with Cream and Speck

I can help you prepare delicious meat tortellini with cream and speck! Let me first list the ingredients and then the procedure.

Ingredients

• 250 g of fresh meat tortellini
• 150 g of thinly sliced speck
• 200 ml of cooking cream
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Preparation

1. In a large pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the speck cut into strips. Let it sauté for a few minutes until it becomes crispy.
2. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini following the instructions on the package, usually for about 2-3 minutes depending on their freshness.
3. While the tortellini are cooking, add the cream to the pan with the speck. Cook over medium-low heat for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend and intensify. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
4. Drain the tortellini and transfer them directly into the pan with the cream and speck sauce. Gently stir to coat the tortellini well.
5. Serve the tortellini hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese to taste.

A curiosity: tortellini originate from Emilia-Romagna, a region of Italy known for its rich culinary tradition. They are traditionally served in meat broth, but this variation with cream and speck is a creamy and substantial alternative that combines typical flavors of Italian cuisine.

And to complete the meal, you might pair it with a glass of fresh, lightly sparkling white wine, like a Pignoletto from Emilia. Enjoy your meal!