TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND CREAM SAUCE

Tortellini With Ham and Cream Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories dinner, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 quarts water
Salt to taste if desired
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/2 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound zucchini, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 2 cups
1 1/4 pounds red ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 3 cups
1 teaspoon finely minced, seeded hot green pepper, optional
1 9-ounce package fresh or dried cheese tortellini
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped scallions

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.

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Victoria Shokunbi

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this dish was a complete disaster.

Sarah Mbanjo

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This dish was so bad that it made me want to give up cooking forever.

Usama Rajput

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I would not recommend this recipe to my worst enemy.

Md raj rafi Khan

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This dish was a complete waste of time and money.

Dave Grove

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I would give this dish a 1 out of 10.

Amr AlBabili

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This was the worst tortellini dish I have ever had. The sauce was watery and the tortellini was mushy.

Jaden Johnson

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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. The sauce was bland and the tortellini was overcooked.

Keitumetse Josiah

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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.

Fortunate Dube

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as creamy as I would have liked.

Joshua Justice

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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker, but overall this was a good dish.

Charles Harry

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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini and ham were cooked perfectly.

it's soulcraft

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I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham added a nice salty touch.

Xurmo Daacad

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This was the perfect comfort food for a cold night. The creamy sauce was rich and flavorful, and the tortellini and ham were cooked perfectly.

Zaryab Sheikh

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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy meal that is also delicious.

MAST GAME

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This dish was easy to make and it tasted delicious. The creamy sauce was the perfect complement to the tortellini and ham.

New Customer 1

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I used a different type of ham than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham added a nice salty touch.