Best 8 Tortellini With Ham And Cream Sauce Recipes

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Are you seeking a delectable and creamy pasta dish that is guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the magical combination of tortellini, ham, and the luscious cream sauce. Indulge in this harmony of flavors and textures that will have you twirling your fork with delight. With just a few simple steps, you can craft this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. Dive into a culinary journey as we guide you through the process of creating this tantalizing dish, leaving you with a memorable dining experience that will have you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TORTELLINI WITH CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO AND PEAS



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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

Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup diced ham
Two 9-ounce packages cheese tortellini

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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TORTELLINI CARBONARA



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This is a super quick and delicious recipe. Not low in fat but high in flavor. Fresh cheese-filled tortellini combined with cubed ham, onion and green peas in a rich, cream sauce. Serve with garlic bread and a salad. Enjoy!

Provided by KRISANN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
½ pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups half-and-half
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups frozen green peas
9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and ham and saute for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  • Pour in the half-and-half and the cheese, stirring frequently, until the sauce starts to thicken and bubble. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook to desired doneness, or according to package directions. Add the peas to the boiling tortellini in the final minute of cooking. Drain all from the water and toss with the ham and sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1168.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MAKEOVER TEMPTING TORTELLINI & HAM



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed
1/4 cup 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

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., 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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

TORTELLINI AND HAM



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A couple of convenience items form the base of this quick meal. It's sure to become a staple when you need a great last-minute weeknight supper. Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper strips in butter until crisp-tender. Add ham and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. , Combine the cornstarch, broth, basil, parsley and pepper; stir into pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Add 2 tablespoons cheese. Drain tortellini; toss with ham mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
1/3 cup finely chopped scallions

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.

TORTELLINI ALLA FINI



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This is my own version of tortellini alla fini. Rich Alfredo sauce with ham, peas, and tortellini. It is yum-yum goodness!

Provided by Ceci Rey

Categories     Tortellini

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini
6 tablespoons butter
1 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups cooked peas

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream and stir frequently until heated through. Season with nutmeg and pepper. Slowly mix in Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly, and allow to thicken. Mix in ham and peas.
  • Drain cooked tortellini and return to the pot. Pour sauce over tortellini and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 50.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.1 g, Sodium 1225.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

TORTELLINI WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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Absolutely delicious! Cheese filled tortellini in a creamy parmesan sauce with prosciutto and peas. A fabulous entree for a romantic dinner that is fairly quick to put together.

Provided by LexingtonMom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini (Buitoni)
3/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
5 slices prosciutto ham, julienned
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup parmesan cheese
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to box directions. While it cooks, be sure to assemble all the other ingredients to be at your fingertips for when the directions begin to move quickly.
  • Melt butter in large pan over medium heat.
  • Add cooked tortellini. Stir gently until coated with butter.
  • Add cream and prosciutto ham, combining gently. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add peas, cheese, and generously pepper (to taste). Turn over several times, allowing cheese to melt before serving.

CREAMY TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS



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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

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese
tortellini
2 cups fresh asparagus, cut in inch long pieces (about 1 lb.)
1 1/2 cups thin julienne strips ham
2 (10 ounce) containers low-fat alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons refrigerated pesto sauce
shredded parmesan cheese

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead. Just be sure to reduce the sauce until it has thickened.
  • To make the sauce even more flavorful, add a splash of white wine or chicken broth.
  • If you don't have tortellini, you can use another type of pasta, such as penne or rotini.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Tortellini with Ham and Cream Sauce is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the tortellini is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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