Tempting Tortellini & Ham

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 9 oz cheese tortellini
• 1 c. peas
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 c. fat-free milk
• 1/4 c. half and half cream
• 1 1/2 c. cubed, fully cooked lean ham
• 4 ounces fat free cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 c. grated Romano cheese
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Details

Adapted from julieseatsandtreats.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions.

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, peas, basil, garlic powder, and pepper; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Drain tortellini; add to pan and heat through.