TORTELLINI AND HAM

By curly

Ingredients

• 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1-1/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook tortellini according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham and garlic in butter.

Combine the cornstarch, broth, basil, parsley and pepper; stir into ham mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add 2 tablespoons cheese. Drain tortellini; toss with ham mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutritional Facts
1-1/2 cups equals 453 calories, 22 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 1,168 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein.