CREAMY TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA

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A great dish to serve when you want to get a meal on the table in a hurry! You can substitute chicken or shrimp for the ham if you wish!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
3 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup ready-to-serve chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 lb deli ham, cut into strips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook to 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add carrots, celery, chicken broth,6 and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large serving bowl, and cover to keep warm.
  • Stir ham and cream into carrot mixture and cook over low heat until just heated through.
  • Pour cream mixture over tortellini, add Parmesan cheese, and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.3, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 131.1, Sodium 1313.2, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.5, Protein 28.1

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