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Ham Tortellini

By: Julia Pacheco
This ham tortellini is a rich, creamy pasta dish that turns leftover ham into an easy, satisfying dinner in under 30 minutes.
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 16 oz diced ham
  • 2 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 18 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions 

  • To a large pot on the stove over medium high heat, add in the olive oil once hot add in the onion, minced garlic and diced ham sear for two minutes on each side until golden brown
  • With a spatula stir in 1 cup of the chicken broth scraping the flavorful bits off the bottom of the pot bring to a simmer. Add in 1 more cup of chicken broth, tortellini, and cream stir. Let simmer and cook 4-5 minutes or until the tortellini is tender.
  • Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

Nutrition

Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 2636mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Kasandra Gutierrez says:

    I’ve made this recipe twice now! My husband loves it he devours his plate instantly and I love how it’s easy to make thank you!

    Reply