EASY TORTELLINI TOSS

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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tbsp butter, melted
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 cup 2% milk
2 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup)
1 (8 oz) slice deli ham (1/2 in. thick)
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 bag (16 oz) frozen cheese-filled tortellini
1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Combine butter and flour in Classic Batter Bowl; whisk until smooth. Add pressed garlic and milk to butter mixture; whisk well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-4 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 60 seconds. Add cheese; whisk until smooth. Dice ham using Chef's Knife. Add ham and black pepper to batter bowl. Mix well using Small Mix 'N Scraper®; set aside. 2. Combine tortellini and broth in Deep Covered Baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 12-15 minutes or until tortellini are tender, stirring every 4-5 minutes. Add cheese sauce to baker; mix well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Yield: 6 servings of Nutrients per serving: Calories 330, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 21 g, Sodium 1290 mg, Fiber 4 g U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat (2 carb) Cook's Tips: If desired, 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables such as thawed peas can be substituted for the spinach. Add to baker with cheese sauce; proceed as recipe directs. To cook on the stovetop, melt butter over medium heat in (2-qt.) Saucepan. Stir in flour. Add milk and garlic. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese, ham and black pepper. Combine tortellini and broth in (12-in. Skillet). Cover; bring to a simmer over high heat and cook 3 minutes. Add ham mixture; mix well. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

Georgie Charlton
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This is the best tortellini dish I've ever had. Thank you for sharing the recipe!


Brit Montgomery
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Jaswant Prakash
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this dish was a complete disaster.


Shoukin Sarkar
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This recipe was a waste of time. It didn't turn out anything like the picture.


Siyabonga Menyuka
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The tortellini was overcooked and the sauce was too runny.


Aya Abdelhamid
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Apa Apa
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.


Vishal Joshi
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This dish is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The tortellini is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Maurice Mayiga
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I love the creamy pesto sauce in this dish. It's so flavorful and rich.


HYBRID Piteidbeast 989
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy pasta dish. It's so versatile - I can add whatever vegetables or protein I have on hand.


Danielle Craigie
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks and parties.


boyflex friday
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This was an easy and delicious weeknight meal. I used store-bought pesto sauce and it still turned out great.


story time
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I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing and the tortellini was cooked just right.


Jordan Williams
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This tortellini toss was a hit with my family! The creamy pesto sauce was so flavorful and the tortellini cooked perfectly. I added some grilled chicken and vegetables to make it a complete meal.