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Tempting Tortellini & Ham

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
¼ cup reduced-fat butter, cubed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup fat-free milk
¼ cup half-and-half cream
1½ cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

Directions

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Recipe Courtesy Of

Taste of Home magazine

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