Description
Tortellini Carbonara is a creamy pasta dish featuring tortellini and a rich carbonara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package tortellini (about 12 oz)
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook the pancetta until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain tortellini and add to the pan with pancetta.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for the best flavor.
- Adjust cheese quantity to your taste.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: tortellini carbonara