Name: Makeover Tempting Tortellini & Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini -; 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli -; 1/4 cup reduced-fat stick margarine, cubed -; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -; 3/4 cup fat-free milk -; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream -; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham -; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed -; 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 -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Makeover Tempting Tortellini & Ham

1. 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini -

2. 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli -

3. 1/4 cup reduced-fat stick margarine, cubed -

4. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -

5. 3/4 cup fat-free milk -

6. 1/4 cup half-and-half cream -

7. 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham -

8. 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed -

9. 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese -

10. 1 teaspoon dried basil -

11. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -

12. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

13. 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped -

How to cook deliciously - Makeover Tempting Tortellini & Ham

1. Stage

In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

2. Stage

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt margarine. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.

3. Stage

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.