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Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara

Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara for Comfort Food Lovers

Experience the creamy indulgence of this delightful Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 1 pack Cheese Tortellini Frozen can be used, cook longer.
For the Sauce
  • 6 oz Bacon Can substitute with smoked tempeh or mushrooms.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated preferred.
  • 2 large Eggs Will enrich the sauce.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onion ideal.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust based on bacon saltiness.
For the Extras
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Fresh peas are a great alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with water, adding a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook for 3–4 minutes until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving 1 tbsp of fat.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Then add minced garlic and sauté for 1 additional minute.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, eggs, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add drained tortellini, and pour the cream mixture over it. Stir gently and cook for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in crispy bacon and frozen peas, heat through for another 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep heat low after adding the cream mixture to prevent scrambling the eggs. For leftovers, reheat gently over low heat.

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