Description
Ham & Cheese Tortellini is a delightful, creamy dish that brings comfort to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe combines tender cheese tortellini with savory ham and sweet peas, all enveloped in a rich cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or a casual gathering with friends, this meal is ready in just 40 minutes and is sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup peas
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
- 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 1/2 cups fully cooked cubed ham
- 4 oz fat-free cream cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in a large saucepan until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and half-and-half, bringing to a boil. Cook for about one minute or until thickened.
- Stir in cubed ham, peas, basil, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until the cream cheese is melted completely.
- Add the drained tortellini to the skillet and gently combine until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg