Creamy Tortellini with Peas & Parmesan

This is a great summer recipe!  It comes together quickly & with only a few ingredients, it's easy to keep everything on hand for dinner on the fly!  It can be served as an entrée or a side dish & will please even the pickiest of eaters!
Ingredients:
1 lb Cheese Tortellini, frozen or fresh
2 cups Sweet Peas, frozen
2 tbsp Butter
2 cloves of Garlic, minced
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese, shredded
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Directions:
In a large chef's pan, over low- medium heat, add the 2 tbsp of butter.  
When the butter is melted, add the minced garlic & cook 1 minute.  Add in the heavy cream & stir to blend.  Simmer the sauce to thicken, stirring occasionally while you prepare the tortellini.  
Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, adding in the frozen peas for the last 2 minutes.
Drain the peas & tortellini & add it directly to the cream sauce.  Add in the Parmesan Cheese (Reserving some for topping!) & toss to coast well.  Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!  

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