Creamy Pesto Tortellini

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

Ingredients

• 2 (9 ounce) packages frozen cheese tortellini (or ravioli) or 2 (9 ounce) packages fresh light cheese tortellini (or ravioli)
• 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
• 1/4 lb ham, cubed

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until al dente. for the last 2 minutes of cooking, add zucchini and peppers. drain in colander.
• 2 add half-and-half, pesto, and ham to pot. heat over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
• 3 return pasta and vegetables to pot; toss with sauce to coat. remove from heat. let stand for 10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.