Tortellini With Ham And Cream Food

CREAMY HAM AND TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
• Stir in ham and broccoli. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cream and cheese. Heat just to boiling over high heat. Stir in tortellini. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND CREAM

Steps:

• Put a large skillet over a medium flame and melt the butter. Add the ham to the pan and sauté until lightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and black pepper to the pan and bring to a simmer. Do not boil the cream or it may curdle. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the cream begins to thicken. Shut off the flame and stir in the cheese. Drop the tortellini into salted boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and add the tortellini to the pan. Toss over a medium flame for 1 minute. Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of grated Parmigiano cheese.

TORTELLINI AND HAM

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper strips in butter until crisp-tender. Add ham and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. , Combine the cornstarch, broth, basil, parsley and pepper; stir into pepper 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.

TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil and add salt.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion and garlic. Cook briefly until wilted. Add the ham and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes. Add the pepper and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook about 5 to 8 minutes or to the desired degree of doneness. Scoop out and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the tortellini.
• Add the reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid to the sauce, along with the cream and cheese. Stir. Add the tortellini and blend well. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

TORTELLINI WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to box directions. While it cooks, be sure to assemble all the other ingredients to be at your fingertips for when the directions begin to move quickly.
• Melt butter in large pan over medium heat.
• Add cooked tortellini. Stir gently until coated with butter.
• Add cream and prosciutto ham, combining gently. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Add peas, cheese, and generously pepper (to taste). Turn over several times, allowing cheese to melt before serving.

HAM AND MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
• Meanwhile in a skillet heat butter over medium heat; add the onions, garlic, thyme and a pinch of cayenne pepper, and saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add in mushrooms and cook until they are tender and release all their moisture (make certain that the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated before adding in the remaining ingredients).
• Add in the cook ham, then stir in the whipping cream and black pepper; cook stirring over low heat until heated through.
• Stir in the Parmeasn cheese until melted.
• Season the sauce with salt to taste and more black pepper if desired.
• Drain the tortellini (do not rinse) and place in a large bowl.
• Add in the creamed sauce and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY TORTELLINI WITH HAM, MUSHROOMS AND PEAS

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package.
• Drain; rinse with hot water.
• Return to saucepan.
• Add remaining ingredients; blend well.
• Cook over medium heat until sauce is thickened and smooth, stirring constantly.

CREAMY TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in boiling water for 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes more. Drain well and add ham, Alfredo sauce and pesto to the pot. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until all ingredients are warmed. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Stir in tortellini and cook until pasta is just al dente. Add peas to pot for final 30 seconds to 1 minute of cooking time. (I just defrost my peas or run some warm water over them). While the pasta is cooking in another small pan saute the onions and garlic in tablespoon of butter or oil till soft and set aside.
• Drain tortellini and peas in a colander and immediately return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, Parmesan, sauteed onions and garlic and the ham. Season with salt and pepper. Turn stove on to medium heat and cook tortellini mixture, stirring frequently, until butter has melted, ingredients are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-4 minutes. Serve immediately.