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Tortellini Carbonara

An easy dinner recipe that takes around 30 minutes and minimal ingredients, this Tortellini Carbonara is always a family hit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 824kcal

Ingredients

  • 12- ounce package cheese & spinach tortellini
  • 8- ounces thick cut bacon chopped
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 3 egg yolks room temperature
  • ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese room temperature
  • ¾ cup frozen peas
  • Extra parmesan cheese optional garnish

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, cook the tortellini according to package directions, making sure to cook for 2 minutes less than al dente directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon for 5-7 minutes or until slightly crispy, drain off all but 1 ½ Tablespoon of the grease. Reduce to low or medium-low heat.
  • In a medium bowl, add heavy cream, egg yolks and parmesan cheese and whisk together until fully combined.
  • Slowly add the liquid mixture to the skillet, whisking constantly until combined and then stir in the peas.
  • Continue stirring until the sauce starts to simmer and the cheese begins to melt and then add in the tortellini and stir it in.
  • Cook for 2 minutes longer or until the cheese is completely melted and the tortellini is coated evenly with sauce and cooked through.
  • Serve hot, garnish with extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  1. You can use other tortellini if you'd like, see above for ideas.
  2. This is a very quick dish, ready in around 20 minuntes.
  3. Easily double this recipe to serve more people.
  4. This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
  5. Other ingredients can be added to this, see above for suggestions.
  6. Make sure that you are using room temperature ingredients and you are cooking at a low temperature so the eggs do not curdle.
  7. Pancetta or Guanciale can be used in place of the bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 824kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 310mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1815IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 419mg | Iron: 2mg