Fast Tortellini Alfredo

Submitted by shelbyrose

"Spreadable cream cheese makes a quick and creamy Alfredo sauce. From Kraft Foods."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 (510.29 g) package cheese tortellini, uncooked
• 118.29 ml cream cheese spread (1/2 of 8-oz. tub)
• 236.59 ml milk
• 59.14 ml grated parmesan cheese
• 473.18 ml frozen peas
• 473.18 ml chopped ham

directions

1. Cook tortellini as directed on package; drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese spread, milk and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
3. Stir in peas and tortellini.
4. Cover and cook on medium-low heat 5 minutes or until sauce is thick enough to coat tortellini, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in ham; cook until heated through.
6. Sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg, if desired.
7. To reheat refrigerated leftovers, first stir in a little milk to keep it creamy.

Reviews

[Lazy Stacey]

I made this from the Kraft Food & Family magazine last week. I was going to post it because we enjoyed it sooo much and then I did a search and here it was! Both my kids loved it, too!