Make the sauce: While the tortellini cook, melt the butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly fry the ham and peas for 1-2 ... dishes like bread or salad.

While you might typically use smaller noodles with deep ridges like fusilli or farfalle to soak up tangy salad dressing, ...

Shred with two forks and add back to the pot. Bring to the boil again, add the peas and the tortellini and cook for 2-3 minutes or until done. Remove the bay leaf before serving.