Best Tortellini And Ham Recipes

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 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.

CREAMY HAM, BEAN, AND TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook an additional 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook 2 more minutes.
• Mix chicken broth, cannellini beans, ham, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes into the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add tortellini and cook 5 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and turn stove off. Let soup sit for 5 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

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, MUSHROOMS AND PEAS

Steps:

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

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.

HAM AND TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat; saute onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until tender and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add water, ham bone, and chicken bouillon; simmer until meat falls off the bone, about 1 hour. Transfer ham bone to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir beans and potatoes into ham broth and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut ham into bite-size pieces and return to the pot. Add tortellini to the ham and bean soup; simmer until pasta is tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir zucchini and parsley into soup and continue to simmer until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Divide soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

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:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook tortellini until just al dente (do not overcook), as package label directs. Add peas to pot for last 30 seconds of cooking time.
• 2. Drain tortellini and peas and return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, salt, pepper, Parmesan and ham. Turn stove on to medium heat and cook, stirring, until ingredients are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

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.

HAM AND TORTELLINI SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. Cook tortellini according to directions on package. Drain and set aside.
• 2. Melt butter over medium heat in a heavy skillet. Saute bell pepper and broccoli until slightly tender. Add ham and garlic, saute until heated through. (I let the ham get a little crispy, which was delicious)
• 3. Combine broth, cornstarch, and pesto and add to skillet. Bring to boil and cook until thickened.
• 4. Add milk or cream, tortellini, peas, and half of the cheese. Toss well. Salt and pepper to taste.
• 5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve.

CHEESY HAM AND TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 3 quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add tortellini, and cook according to package instructions (about 3 minutes). In the last minute, add frozen peas. Drain. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent. Add garlic and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in butter, heavy cream, ham and swiss cheese. Add tortellini and stir until the cheese has melted. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with crushed crackers. Bake about 20 minutes or until bubbly.

TORTELLINI WITH SWEET PEAS AND HAM

Steps:

• 1. Cook tortellin according to package directions. Drain. 2. Place frozen sweet peas in microwave safe bowl and cook in microwave for until heated through, approximately 4-5 minutes. 3. Stack thinly sliced ham together and slice into thin strips. 4. In small saucepan, melt butter. Add heavy cream and cook until heated through. 5. In large pot, toss the cooked tortellini with the peas, ham, and butter mixture. Gently fold in the parmesan cheese. 6. Serve in pasta bowl with some good crusty italian bread.

HAM AND CHEESE TORTELLINI RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until onion is translucent. Add ham. Cook and stir about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and tortellini. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and let mixture come to a boil. Cover with lid, then reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Remove lid; stir in peas and cream. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top. Place under broiler until cheese is melted. (Watch closely the entire time so you don't burn it!) Serve and enjoy!