Tortellini with peas and ham

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The recipe won't take much time. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the dumplings until done. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the water, and return the dumplings to the pot. Add peas to the tortellini and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add ham and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Add tortellini with peas, reserved cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon of butter, lemon zest and juice, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

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