Hot Tortellini Salad Recipe
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Hot Tortellini Salad

By: Catherine Allan 
"Once you've cooked the tortellini, the rest of this salad is a breeze to finish in the microwave. Sour cream provides the mild coating over this memorable medley of pasta, ham and broccoli shared Catherine Allan of Twin Falls, Idaho."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 6 ounces fully cooked ham, julienned
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the broccoli, onions and butter. cover and microwave on high for 2-1/2 minutes; stir. Cook 2-1/2 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender.
  2. Drain tortellini. stir tortellini, ham, sour cream and basil into broccoli mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by Schade   view full review
Another way to cook the Broccoli is to throw it in with the Tortellini for the last few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
Forgot the meat. Used yogurt instead of sour cream and used tortellini from a packet instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by MOLLE888   view full review
I am absolutely FLOORED! This recipe came out so deliciously. I have to admit, I did not have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by LBRANN25   view full review
One of my all-time favorite recipes! My mom has been making a version of this since I can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by Patricia   view full review
This recipe was quick and delicious. I also added a little garlic powder and I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by KJones   view full review
I doubled the recipe and found it to be a really easy, simple meal.... and yummy to boot! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by Joalea   view full review
My family really enjoyed this. The broccoli can overcook in the microwave if it is high...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2012 by Loves Food   view full review
I followed most of the advice, but it was very bland
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by boytrapped   view full review
This is a great hurry up meal to use with leftover ham! All the ingredients are easily found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by Molly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great use of tortellinis. We had this as our meal with a small lettuce salad. All the...

 

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