Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat, about 5-7 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese, stirring until melted, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add heavy cream, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold the drained tortellini into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Mix in crispy bacon.
- Plate the dish, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot.
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Notes
For a smoother sauce, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and reserve pasta water for consistency adjustments.
