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.

jigme thinley
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


arhamzxni gaming
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out grainy. I think I may have added the cream too quickly.


Rana hasnain Akram
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This dish is always a crowd-pleaser. I make it for potlucks and parties all the time.


jamshaid manj
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I love this recipe! The tortellini is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Joshua Ford
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a lighter sauce.


Jabir Khan
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I used frozen tortellini and it worked just fine. I also added a handful of chopped spinach to the sauce for extra nutrition.


Keshetile Kaelo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat.


Andrew Sergie
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I'm not a fan of cream sauces, but this one was surprisingly good. It was light and flavorful without being too heavy.


Kim Somi
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add more garlic and Italian seasoning to give it some flavor.


Madeline Lopez
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I'm not a big fan of ham, so I used bacon instead. It turned out really well!


on_____the__low
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tortellini cooks in the sauce, so there's only one pot to clean up.


Miranda Irvine
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit creamier, but overall this dish was very good.


Desi Cook
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The tortellini was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Karen Elliott
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This recipe was easy to follow and the tortellini cooked evenly. However, the sauce lacked flavor and I had to add more seasonings to taste.


Rowda axmed Rowda123
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I used a different type of ham than the recipe called for and it turned out really well. I think this recipe is versatile and can be easily adapted to personal preferences.


Mosfikur Rahaman
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the tortellini and ham were cooked perfectly.


Sami Ulla
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family loves.


Shabir Hussain
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the ham and cream sauce was delicious.