Ham and Cheese Tortellini

Why you'll love it

This Ham and Cheese Tortellini dinner recipe is filling and flavorful.

What you need:

frozen tortellini

black forest ham lunch meat

frozen peas

Monterey Jack cheese

garlic

butter

onion

chicken broth

heavy cream

Salt and pepper

1

Melt Butter

In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.

2

Saute Onion

Dice half an onion and brown in the skillet.

3

Add ham

Open the ham and dice the ham. Add to the onion mixture.

4

Add Minced Garlic

Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.

5

Add Broth and Tortellini

In the skillet, add chicken broth and the tortellini. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 12 minutes.

6

Add Cream

Pour in ¼ cup heavy cream.

7

Add Frozen Peas

Add 1 ½ cups frozen peas (more or less depending on your preference) and stir into the tortellini mixture.

8

Add Cheese

Stir in ½ cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese and season with salt and pepper.

9

Transfer to a Baking Dish 

Transfer the tortellini mixture from the skillet to a baking dish. Top with Monterey Jack cheese and broil.

10

Serve

Serve and enjoy!

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