MAKEOVER TEMPTING TORTELLINI & HAM

Makeover Tempting Tortellini & Ham image

I received this recipe when I got married but it need to lighted up. This version is so much lighter and still tastes delicious.-Lisa Burke, Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Add the ham, cheeses, basil, garlic powder and pepper; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in tomato. Drain tortellini mixture; add to the pan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.