Makeover Tempting Tortellini & Ham

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup nonfat milk
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 1 1/2 cups cooked lean ham, cubed
• 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
• 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

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package instructions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• 2 in a large non stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. stir in flour intil smooth. gradually add milk and cream. bring to a boil and cook , stirring for 1 minute until thickened.
• 3 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.