Creamy Tortellini Primavera

A great dish to serve when you want to get a meal on the table in a hurry! You can substitute chicken or shrimp for the ham if you wish!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.