Easy Tortellini Toss (Pampered Chef)

By TMaloy

Ingredients

• 3 T. butter
• 3 T. all-purpose butter
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2 1/2 oz parmesan cheese, grated 2/3 cup
• 1 - 8 oz. slice deli ham (1/2 inch thick)
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 1 16 oz. bag frozen cheese filled tortellini's
• 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth
• 1 6 oz. bag fresh baby spinach

Preparation

Step 1

Combine butter and flour until smooth. Add garlic and milk; whisk well. Microwave, covered until thickened, stirring every 60 seconds. Add cheese; whisk until smooth. Dice ham. Add ham and black pepper. Mix well.
Combine tortellini and broth; microwave covered on high for 12-15 minutes or until tortellini are tender, stirring every 4-5 minutes. Add cheese sauce to baker; mix well. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

6 servings!