HOT TORTELLINI SALAD

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Once you've cooked the tortellini, the rest of this salad is a breeze to finish in the microwave. Sour cream provides the mild coating over this memorable medley of pasta, ham and broccoli shared Catherine Allan of Twin Falls, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 to 5 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces fully cooked ham, julienned
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the broccoli, onions and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cook 2 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender., Drain tortellini; add to broccoli mixture. Stir in the ham, sour cream and basil. Cover and microwave on high for 30-90 seconds or until heated through. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.