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Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini Pasta

Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini Pasta: A Cozy Indulgent Delight

Indulge in Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini Pasta, a comforting dish featuring creamy tortellini and crispy bacon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 1 package Cheese Tortellini fresh or frozen
For the Sauce
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for best texture
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter touch
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or individual herbs like basil
For the Bacon
  • 6 slices Bacon turkey bacon or pancetta can be used
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
To Taste
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes until they float to the top and are tender. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese, stirring until melted, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add heavy cream, stirring until thickened.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  7. Fold the drained tortellini into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Mix in crispy bacon.
  8. Plate the dish, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a smoother sauce, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and reserve pasta water for consistency adjustments.

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