Tandoori Ham and Red Onion Tortellini Tikka Masala

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of India with this innovative dish, where tender ham, crunchy red onion, and cheese-filled tortellini come together in a rich, creamy tandoori-spiced tomato sauce. The combination of textures and tastes will leave you craving for more. This unique fusion of Italian and Indian cuisine is sure to delight your senses.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Indian
  • indian
  • slot-machine-generated
  • ham
  • red onion
  • tortellini
Share:

Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1lbham, diced
  • 1largered onion, thinly sliced
  • 1package (12 oz)tortellini, none
  • 2tbspstandoori masala, none
  • 1tspgaram masala, none
  • 1tspcumin powder, none
  • 1tspcoriander powder, none
  • 1can (14.5 oz)canned crushed tomatoes, none
  • 1/2cupheavy cream, none
  • 2tbspsvegetable oil, none
  • to tastenonesalt, none
  • 1/4cupfresh cilantro, chopped

Nutrition

Calories

420

105 per serving

Protein

32g

64% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

30g

10% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein30%
Fat43%
Carbs29%
Fiber
4g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced ham and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the ham from the skillet and set aside.

    5mmedium-high heat
  2. 2

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the thinly sliced red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly browned and caramelized, about 8 minutes.

    8mmedium heat
  3. 3

    Add the tandoori masala, garam masala, cumin powder, and coriander powder to the skillet with the onion. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until the spices are fragrant.

    2mmedium heat
  4. 4

    Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine with the spices and onion. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

    2mmedium heat
  5. 5

    Add the cooked ham back into the skillet, stirring to combine with the tomato sauce. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.

    5mlow heat
  6. 6

    While the sauce is simmering, cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Typically, this involves boiling them in salted water for 3-5 minutes, until they float to the surface.

    5mboiling
  7. 7

    Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

    3mlow heat
  8. 8

    Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet with the sauce. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to break the tortellini. Season with salt to taste.

    2mlow heat