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Creamy Tortellini Carbonara: A Simple Delight Recipe!

A simple and delicious recipe for creamy tortellini carbonara, featuring cheese tortellini, crispy bacon, and a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Add the olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and reserved pasta water until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet with the garlic and bacon fat, tossing to coat. Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour in the egg mixture, stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce.
  6. Stir in the crispy bacon and mix until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition and flavor. Sauté them with the garlic before adding the tortellini.

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