Ham and Tortellini combo
Above all, this is an easy recipe that can be used as a side dish or main! The choice is yours!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 cup Milk I used 2%
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Diced Ham I purchase an 8 oz bag of diced organic ham at my grocery store
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste
- 1 16 oz Package Frozen Cheese Tortellini
- 2 cups Chopped Spinach
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to directions and set aside.
- Melt butter in large pan, add minced garlic and saute until fragrant. Add flour and pepper, stir until smooth. Add milk and chicken broth. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Add additional chicken broth if you would like a thinner sauce. Add 3/4 cup of shredded Parmesan and stir until melted.
- Add cooked tortellini and mix until pasta is covered. Stir in chopped spinach, cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted. Garnish with remaining shredded Parmesan cheese.
