Description
Ham & Cheese Tortellini is the ultimate quick and comforting dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. This creamy pasta dish combines tender cheese tortellini with savory ham and sweet peas, all enveloped in a rich sauce that’s ready in just 40 minutes. It’s a kid-friendly meal that appeals to all ages, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its versatile ingredients, you can easily customize this dish to suit your taste preferences. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for a balanced meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 19 oz cheese tortellini (frozen)
- 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 cubed lean ham
- 4 oz fat-free cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions until tender.
- In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in flour until smooth.
- Gradually add fat-free milk and half-and-half, bringing to a boil; cook until thickened.
- Stir in ham, peas, basil, garlic powder, and pepper until the cream cheese melts into the sauce.
- Drain the cooked tortellini and mix into the skillet until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg