Easy Tortellini alla Panna

0 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
1 Add tortellini and stir gently. Turn down to a simmer. Cook according to directions on the package. 
2 While the tortellini is cooking get the cream sauce started.
3 Place a heavy pan over medium heat and add butter to melt.
13 Stir in ham and saute for a minute or two - don't let butter begin to brown.
4 Add heavy cream and whisk  it into the ham and butter mixture.
14 Once the first bubbles appear reduce the heat.
17 Whisk in the Parmesan until creamy.
5 Cook for a minute or so until the sauce has slightly reduced and thickened a bit.
15 Turn off the heat.
6 Drain the tortellini, reserving about a cup of the water they were cooked in.
16 Add the tortellini to the pan with the sauce.
8 Stir until coated with sauce.
10 If tortellini seem to dry out a little you can add a tablespoons or two of the pasta water - make sure it's warm but not still boiling. 
11 Give everything another good toss in the pan.
12 Serve immediately with the nutmeg, basil, and  fresh ground pepper.