Description
A comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of carbonara with tender tortellini, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- Diced bacon or pancetta
- Fresh minced garlic
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Eggs
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low. Whisk together heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and eggs in a bowl then add to the skillet, stirring to create a sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Add cooked tortellini and crispy bacon to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy with loved ones.
Notes
Feel free to customize with ingredients like peas or extra cheese for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: tortellini, pasta, carbonara, creamy, comfort food