Description
Bacon tortellini alfredo is a creamy pasta dish that combines tender tortellini with crispy bacon in a rich alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked tortellini and bacon to the sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add vegetables for extra flavor.
- Use fresh parmesan for the best taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: bacon, tortellini, alfredo, pasta, creamy