Tortellini With Light Basil Sauce

• 1 lb meat-filled tortellini
• 12 cup light cream or 12 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons basil, dried
• 13 cup Miracle Whip
• 14 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
• 2 ounces cooked ham, diced
• 13 cup walnuts, chopped

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2. If you choose to add frozen peas, add just a few minutes before tortellini is done.
3. Meanwhile, place cream or milk, basil, Miracle Whip, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper into blender or food processor.
4. Cover and process until smooth.
5. Blend in egg yolk.
6. Drain tortellini, return to pot.
7. Add basil sauce, ham, and walnuts, toss well.
8. Cook over low heat until heated through.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tortellini-with-light-basil-sauce-321291 (may not work)