Craving a warm and comforting dish that combines the flavors of creamy sauce, tender tortellini, savory ham, and vibrant asparagus? Look no further than our guide to creating the ultimate creamy tortellini with ham and asparagus. This delectable recipe guarantees to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets to an unforgettable meal, perfect for any occasion.
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TORTELLINI WITH ASPARAGUS & LEMON
This is a terrific warm-weather dish, loaded with fresh flavors. I make mine meatless, but some sliced grilled chicken on top would be awesome, too. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Remove from heat; stir in herbs, lemon zest and lemon juice. Drain tortellini; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cheeses and asparagus mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
TORTELLINI AND ASPARAGUS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
I had this dish at a restaurant and my husband insisted that I figure out how to make it, so here is my rendition. My husband says it tastes the same and it is his favorite dinner that I make. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Provided by AHoff08
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil and melt butter over medium high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add the flour to make a rue, cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the half-and-half, chicken broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions.
- Cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces and steam.
- Combine cream sauce, ham, bacon, asparagus, and tortellini. Serve immediately.
CREAMY TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS
This one is pretty quick and easy using alfredo sauce in a jar. You could always make your own (I usually do) but sometimes it's nice to be able to put dinner on the table fast.
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook tortellini in boiling water for 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes more. Drain well and add ham, Alfredo sauce and pesto to the pot. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until all ingredients are warmed. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
TORTELLINI WITH CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO AND PEAS
Use cream cheese in this Alfredo sauce, and toss it with tortellini, peas and ham.
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Bring the milk, cream cheese and Parmesan to a simmer in a large saucepan, whisking vigorously until the cream cheese is dissolved and the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the peas, remove from the heat, and stir in the ham.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with additional Parmesan, and serve hot.
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HAM AND ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE
I LOVE fettuccine, and when made with a bit of leftover ham it takes on a heartiness and richness so filling there isn't room for dessert!
Provided by STEPHNDON
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.
- While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.
- Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 179.3 mg, Fat 55.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 32.5 g, Sodium 785.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CREAMY TORTELLINI
An envelope of vegetable soup mix lends flavor to the simple cream sauce that coats this rich pasta entree. I like to garnish it with additional mozzarella cheese and parsley.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender, about 1 minute. Combine soup mix and cream; stir into skillet., Drain tortellini; add to cream mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. , Add the parsley, cheese and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, quick, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring the water to a boil and add salt.
- Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion and garlic. Cook briefly until wilted. Add the ham and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes. Add the pepper and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook about 5 to 8 minutes or to the desired degree of doneness. Scoop out and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the tortellini.
- Add the reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid to the sauce, along with the cream and cheese. Stir. Add the tortellini and blend well. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.
CREAMY CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ASPARAGUS
Provided by Paul Grimes
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Parmesan Asparagus Boil Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil broth with garlic, thyme, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large heavy skillet until reduced to about 1 cup, about 6 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs and zest.
- Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) according to package directions. Drain.
- Stir cornstarch into cream, then whisk into broth. Bring to a simmer, whisking, then continue to simmer 1 minute. Add asparagus and simmer until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and tortellini and cook, gently stirring, until heated through.
CREAMY MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO
This creamy, comforting dish is easy to make using prepared tortellini and a homemade Alfredo sauce.
Provided by fabeveryday
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and 1 tablespoon oil; bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and cook until they float to the top and the filling is hot, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove vegetable mixture from the pan and add it to the bowl with the tortellini.
- Drain the excess liquid from the mushrooms from the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Stir in half-and-half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce has thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the tortellini and mushroom mixture, and toss to combine. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 180.3 mg, Fat 57.1 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 32.5 g, Sodium 1266.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOMS, AND PEAS
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Quick & Easy Parmesan Asparagus Pea Spring Prosciutto Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; set aside. Reserve water in pot.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add prosciutto and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus, peas, and cream and simmer until cream is reduced by 1/3, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Mix in cherry tomatoes.
- Bring reserved water in pot to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add pasta to skillet with sauce and toss to coat over low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with chives and serve.
FETTUCCINE WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Scrape and trim the asparagus; discard the tough ends. Slice the spears on the bias into 1-inch lengths.
- In a kettle or large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and the fettuccine. Boil gently for 9 minutes, or until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the asparagus, ham, tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Add the drained fettuccine, goat cheese, cream, basil leaves, the reserved water and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well over medium heat until blended well. Serve immediately with grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 615, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 890 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
Tips:
- Choose the Right Tortellini: Opt for fresh or frozen tortellini with a delicate flavor that won't overpower the other ingredients.
- Prep the Asparagus Properly: Trim the woody ends of the asparagus and cut them into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Cook the Tortellini Al Dente: Follow the package instructions to cook the tortellini until it's al dente, meaning it still has a slight bite to it.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients make all the difference in this dish. Choose flavorful ham, creamy heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the asparagus, avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook it in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking and prevent steaming.
- Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasoning to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
- Garnish for Presentation: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for a pop of color and freshness.
Conclusion:
This creamy tortellini with ham and asparagus is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the best of Italian cuisine. With its creamy sauce, tender tortellini, savory ham, and vibrant asparagus, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy it as a comforting main course or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's cook up a delicious meal together!
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