Meat Tortellini with Cream and Speck

I can help you prepare delicious meat tortellini with cream and speck! I’ll show you the ingredients first and then the procedure.

Ingredients

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

Preparation

1. In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the speck cut into strips. Let it brown for a few minutes until it becomes crispy.
2. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, usually for about 2-3 minutes depending on their freshness.
3. While the tortellini are cooking, add the cream to the skillet with the speck. Let it cook over medium-low heat for a few minutes so that it absorbs the flavors and they meld together. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
4. Drain the tortellini and transfer them directly to the skillet with the cream and speck sauce. Stir gently to coat them well.
5. Serve the tortellini hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan to taste.

A fun fact: tortellini originate from Emilia-Romagna, a region in Italy known for its rich gastronomic tradition. They are traditionally served in meat broth, but this variant with cream and speck represents a creamy and hearty alternative that combines typical flavors of Italian cuisine.

And to complete the meal, you could pair it with a glass of fresh and slightly sparkling white wine, such as a Pignoletto from Emilia. Buon appetito!