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Creamy Bacon and Cheese Tortellini: A Must-Try Recipe!

A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, crispy bacon, and a rich cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet with the bacon fat. Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese. Cook until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
  7. Stir in the crispy bacon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition and color. Sauté them with the garlic before adding the cream.

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