Tortellini With Light Basil Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. cheese or meat tortellini
1/2 c. light cream
2 tsp. dried basil, crushed, or 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
2 oz. cooked ham, diced
1/3 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Meanwhile, place cream, basil, mayonnaise, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper into blender container.
Cover; process until smooth.
Blend in egg yolk.
Drain tortellini; return to pot.
Add basil sauce, ham and walnuts; toss well.
Cook over low heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, until heated through.
Yields 4 servings.