The baked tortellini with ham and Parmesan is a rich, delicious first course, perfect for Sunday lunch with family or friends: a simple recipe that makes a great impression when it arrives at the table. After all, baked pasta always calls for a celebration and guaranteed mouth-watering. I chose traditional tortellini with a mortadella filling and a delicate white sauce to preserve the flavor of the tortellini. And here they are, hot, steaming, and fragrant, the baked tortellini with ham and Parmesan!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stove, Oven, Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs tortellini
- 1.7 cups béchamel
- 3 oz grated Parmesan
- 5.3 oz cooked ham
Tools
- 1 Saucepan 8 inches
- 1 Whisk for béchamel
- 1 Baking dish for oven
Steps
Prepare the béchamel. When it is ready and still hot, add the grated Parmesan to have a reinforced béchamel. Mix well with the whisk and then blend with an immersion blender. Boil the tortellini in plenty of salted water, drain them and season with the béchamel and cooked ham. Transfer them into a baking dish, sprinkle with some grated Parmesan, and bake at 392°F for 15/20 minutes or until a golden crust forms on the surface. Once ready, let the tortellini rest for 5 minutes before serving at the table.
