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Brown Butter Tortellini with Spinach & Ham

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
  • 1 pkg fresh baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups/2 L)
  • 1 8-oz piece cooked ham steak
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter (do not substitute margarine)
  • Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

cook tortellini according to package directions

Step 2

As tortellini cook, place spinach into large Colander. Dice ham with . Finely dice bell pepper. Drain tortellini over spinach in Colander

Step 3

Add butter to Skillet; heat over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until butter is a deep brown color, occasionally swirling Skillet. Immediately add bell pepper. Reduce heat to low; add ham, tortellini and spinach. Gently toss to coat

Step 4

spoon tortellini mixture onto serving plates. Sprinkle with black pepper, if desired

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: Getting the butter to brown evenly is easy if you melt the butter over moderate heat and swirl the pan occasionally. Adding finely diced red bell pepper to the butter as soon as it reaches a deep brown color cools the butter and prevents burning, preserving the delicate, nutty flavor.

A ham steak is a great way to savor all the flavor of a traditional bone-in ham without buying a whole ham. Ham steaks come from the center of the ham and are 94% lean, the leanest part of the ham.

Ravioli can be substituted for the tortellini, if desired.

Diced cooked chicken can be substituted for the ham, if desired.

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Ingredients

  • Chicken breast
  • 6 -8 bacon slices
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • 1 small jar semi-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Carefully slice the chicken breasts, forming a pocket, without cutting right through.
  2. Fry the breasts until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Layer bacon slices on a chopping board.
  4. Place the chicken breast on the far left, and top with spinach leaves, semi-dried tomatoes and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Roll the chicken breast in the bacon slices, folding it closed as you go.
  6. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes at 375°F.
  7. Serve, and enjoy!

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