Tortellini With Ham and Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• Salt to taste if desired
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
• ½ pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• ½ pound zucchini, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 2 cups
• 1 ¼ pounds red ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 3 cups
• 1 teaspoon finely minced, seeded hot green pepper, optional
• 1 9-ounce package fresh or dried cheese tortellini
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup finely chopped scallions

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    568 calories; 33 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 24 grams protein; 104 milligrams cholesterol; 1914 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Bring the water to a boil and add salt.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion and garlic. Cook briefly until wilted. Add the ham and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes. Add the pepper and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook about 5 to 8 minutes or to the desired degree of doneness. Scoop out and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the tortellini.
4. Add the reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid to the sauce, along with the cream and cheese. Stir. Add the tortellini and blend well. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

Under 20 minutes