TORTELLINI WITH CREAM HAM AND
CHEESE SAUCE
 
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
1/4 lb. Edam cheese, cut into sm. pieces
1/4 lb. Gouda cheese, cut into sm. pieces
3/4 slices of ham
8 oz. tortellini or pasta of your choice

In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add ham and saute. Sprinkle flour over butter and ham. Stir until flour blends with butter. Immediately add cream and heat (don't boil) until sauce thickens. Add cheeses and heat until melted. Boil tortellini according to package directions. Drain and add to sauce. Serve warm.

 

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