Ham & Cheese Tortellini
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
626 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ham & Cheese Tortellini
Description
This recipe cooks frozen cheese tortellini according to package instructions, then prepares a creamy sauce by making a butter and flour roux and gradually whisking in milk and cream to thicken. Cubed cooked ham and peas are heated in the sauce along with dried basil and garlic powder for flavor. Cream cheese is added to enrich the sauce while Romano cheese is stirred in for a salty, tangy finish.
When the tortellini is drained, it is combined with the sauce to heat through, resulting in a well-coated pasta dish that balances smooth dairy richness with meaty ham and mild sweetness from peas. The basil and garlic powder provide subtle depth to the flavor.
This dish works as a comforting main course with minimal preparation and can be served immediately when warm and creamy. It is a practical way to use frozen tortellini and leftover ham in a cohesive meal.
Ingredients
- 19 oz cheese tortellini frozen
- 1 c. pea
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 c. milk fat-free
- 1/4 c. half and half cream
- 1 1/2 c. cubed fully cooked lean ham
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed, fat free
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 c. Romano cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
- Add the ham, peas, basil, garlic powder, and pepper; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Mix in grated cheese. Drain tortellini; add to pan and heat through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 626kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1584mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 870IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 451mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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