Ham & Cheese Tortellini

Ham & Cheese Tortellini – use that leftover ham to make this easy creamy tortellini dinner in 20 minutes!  Great one pan meal any night of the week!

Do you ever wonder what to do with leftover ham?  My family loves Baked Ham, so we don’t always just reserve it for holidays. But it makes way more than we can eat, so I am always on the lookout for what to do with leftover ham.  And this cheese tortellini is one of the most requested!  

There is almost always enough leftover ham to make this tortellini as well as my husband’s favorite Ham and Bean Soup.  I have been known to buy the diced ham at the store just to make this cheese tortellini as well, it is that good! 

One pan meals are the best for busy weeknights, and this one is so easy! It is ready in 20 minutes and you can use fresh or frozen ravioli, so there are no excuses.

What You’ll Need To Make This

• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Diced Ham
• Tortellini
• Chicken Broth
• Heavy Cream
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• Crushed Red Pepper
• Salt and Pepper

I almost always have tortellini in my fridge and freezer because it makes for such an easy dinner.  Tortellini recipes are so versatile. You can use cheese filled like in this recipe, or meat filled in this Tomato-Basil Tortellini. 

Recipes For Leftover Ham

• Creamy Spring Gnocchi
• Ham & Cheese Sliders
• Ham and Cheese Biscuits
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
• Ham and Split Pea Soup
• Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Throw in a few peas into these tortellini recipe and you have a full meal on the table in just minutes.  It is great for busy weeknights and the perfect way to use up leftovers. 

How to make One Pan Cheese Tortellini

1. To heat leftover ham add just a little bit of oil into a skillet and heat over high heat.  Add diced ham and onion and let it cook for a few minutes to get a nice golden crust on the ham and the onions are soft. 
2. Add the garlic and cook for just about a minute, until you can start to smell it. This ensures that it doesn’t burn as the rest onions cook.
3. Pour the cheese tortellini and chicken stock into the skillet.  Everything cooks together and the pasta gets soft and delicious. 
4. Once the tortellini is cooked, add the heavy cream, cheese, and the seasonings. You will get a creamy and delicious sauce.  Yes, you can use another milk product here, it may just not be as thick and creamy.
5. If you want to add peas add them in with the cheese to get them to warm through. 
6. Serve immediately. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day as well.

More Great Pasta Recipes

• Tomato Basil Tortellini
• Buffalo Chicken Pasta
• Bacon Mac and Cheese
• Pasta Milano
• Speedy Shrimp Pasta

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Ham & Cheese Tortellini

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Ham & Cheese Tortellini - use that leftover ham to make this easy creamy tortellini dinner in 20 minutes! Great one pan meal any night of the week!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups ham, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (1 pound) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add ham and onions, saute for 5-6 minutes until onions are tender and the ham is lightly browned. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add tortellini, chicken stock, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until tortellini is cooked.
3. Stir in cheese and heavy cream until melted.
4. Serve immediately

Notes

Adapted from Kevin & Amanda

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Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 380Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 101mgSodium 1289mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 27g

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