Ham Tortellini

1 20 oz pkg mixed cheese tortellini
1 c frozen pepper strips, thawed
3 TBS butter
2 c cubed fully cooked ham
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp cornstarch
1 1/2 c chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
3/4 tsp pepper
8 TSP grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Cook tortellini according to package directions.  Meanwhile in large skillet saute pepper strips in butter until crisp-tender.  Add ham and garlic; saute 5 minutes longer.  Combine the cornstarch, broth, basil, parsley, and pepper; and stir into ham mixture.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir 5 minutes or until thickened.  Add 6 TBS cheese.  Drain tortellini; toss with ham mixture.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.