Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Creamy tortellini with broccoli and ham

Miss Emma's all time favorite meal! Looks like a lot to do, but it's really very easy and oh so good!

Creamy Tortellini

Need:
1 package refridgerated cheese tortellini
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup butter, chopped
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup half and half cream
1 1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham (or ham lunchmeat)
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup parmesan Cheese
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp pepper
1 med tomato, seeded and chopped

Do:
-Cook tortellini according to package. Add broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking.
-In skillet, over med heat, melt butter. stir in flour until smooth. gradually add milk and cream. Bring to boil, cook and stir 1 min. Turn down to low heat
-Add ham, parm cheese, cream cheese, basil, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in Tomato. drain tortellini mixture. Add to pan and heat through.

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