Tortellini With Light Basil Sauce

This is a wonderful, quick recipe. I found this in the Daily News paper many, many years ago, and it's still a favorite. Although this is the original recipe as I found it, it does double very easily, which helped when my kids got older and ate more! When I'm really in a rush, I have left out the ham and walnuts, and have added frozen peas instead to the tortellini during the last few minutes that it's boiling.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  meat-filled tortellini
• 1⁄2 cup  light cream or 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2  teaspoons basil, dried
• 1⁄3 cup Miracle Whip
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  egg yolk, lightly beaten
• 2  ounces cooked ham, diced
• 1⁄3 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. If you choose to add frozen peas, add just a few minutes before tortellini is done.
2. Meanwhile, place cream or milk, basil, Miracle Whip, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper into blender or food processor.
3. Cover and process until smooth.
4. Blend in egg yolk.
5. Drain tortellini, return to pot.
6. Add basil sauce, ham, and walnuts, toss well.
7. Cook over low heat until heated through.