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Makeover Tempting Tortellini & Ham

Name: Makeover Tempting Tortellini & Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 02, 2022

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 334 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 865mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.

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