Creamy Tortellini Primavera

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 1/2 cup ready-to-serve chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini
• 1/4 lb deli ham, cut into strips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. add onion and cook to 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
• 2 add carrots, celery, chicken broth,6 and black pepper. bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
• 4 meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. drain, transfer to a large serving bowl, and cover to keep warm.
• 5 stir ham and cream into carrot mixture and cook over low heat until just heated through.
• 6 pour cream mixture over tortellini, add parmesan cheese, and toss to combine.