Description
Creamy Bacon and Cheese Tortellini is a delightful and rich pasta dish that combines the flavors of crispy bacon, creamy sauce, and cheese-filled tortellini.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Add olive oil to the skillet with the bacon fat. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the crispy bacon on top. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and reduce the amount of cheese.
- Add vegetables such as spinach or peas for extra nutrition and color. Sauté them with the garlic before adding the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg