Boil a pot of water over medium heat. Once boiling, add the fresh tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 5 minutes, until tender.

Arrange the cooked tortellini on serving plates. Form them into a fluffy beard shape for Santa's face, creating a playful, inviting look.

Create Santa's facial features using diced ham and carrot pieces. Use them to form his mouth, eyes, and nose, embracing creativity as you go!

Spoon the rich tomato sauce generously around and over the pasta so that it defines Santa's jolly face.

Decorate with googly eyes or your chosen substitutes like olives or small cheese pieces, finishing off Santa's character before serving.