Easy Tortellini Carbonara |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This is great. Very quick-can be made in less than 30 minutes (including both prep. and cook time)! Ingredients:
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini |
4 slices bacon |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup heavy cream (whipping) |
black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Cook tortellini in a large dutch oven according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In same pan as tortellini was cooked, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Set aside.
3. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the dutch oven. Sautee garlic in hot bacon drippings for 30 seconds.
4. Remove from heat and stir in tortellini, bacon, cheese and whipped cream.
5. Sprinkle with pepper to taste and serve!
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