Makeover Tempting Tortellini & Ham |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I received this recipe when I got married but it need to lighted up. This version is so much lighter and still tastes delicious.Lisa Burke, Hopkinsville, Kentucky Ingredients:
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini |
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli |
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup fat-free milk |
1/4 cup half-and-half cream |
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham |
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed |
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
2. 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.
3. Add the ham, cheeses, basil, garlic powder and pepper; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in tomato. Drain tortellini mixture; add to the pan and heat through. Yield: 6 servings.
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