Tortellini With Ham and Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Tortellini With Ham and Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; Salt to taste if desired; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 1/2 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 pound zucchini, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 2 cups; 1 1/4 pounds red ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 3 cups; 1 teaspoon finely minced, seeded hot green pepper, optional; 1 9-ounce package fresh or dried cheese tortellini; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; ⅓ cup finely chopped scallions

Servings: persons

4 quarts water
Salt to taste if desired
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/2 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound zucchini, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 2 cups
1 1/4 pounds red ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 3 cups
1 teaspoon finely minced, seeded hot green pepper, optional
1 9-ounce package fresh or dried cheese tortellini
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup finely chopped scallions

1
Bring the water to a boil and add salt.
2
Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion and garlic.
3
Cook briefly until wilted.
4
Add the ham and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
5
Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
6
Add the tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes.
7
Add the pepper and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook about 5 to 8 minutes or to the desired degree of doneness.
9
Scoop out and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
10
Drain the tortellini.
11
Add the reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid to the sauce, along with the cream and cheese.
12
Stir.
13
Add the tortellini and blend well.
14
Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

480

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts water, Salt to taste if desired, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Tortellini With Ham and Cream Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tortellini With Ham and Cream Sauce

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