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Creamy Tortellini Carbonara: Discover the Ultimate Recipe!

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, crispy bacon, and a luscious carbonara sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon 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 about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing to coat in the bacon fat and garlic.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the tortellini, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Stir in the crispy bacon and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
  • Add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition and color.

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