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Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara

Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara: Quick, Cozy Comfort Food

Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara is a quick and delicious comfort food that brings together cheese-filled pasta and a rich sauce in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 package cheese tortellini frozen or refrigerated
For the Sauce
  • 6 slices bacon diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil over high heat. Carefully add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes, until they are al dente and tender.
  2. In a large skillet, heat over medium heat and add diced bacon. Cook the bacon for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes crispy and golden.
  3. In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the chopped onion and sauté for around 5 minutes until it turns soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Whisk together the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, black pepper, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.
  5. Lower the heat under the skillet to low, return the drained tortellini to the skillet, and stir gently. Gradually pour the cream mixture over the tortellini, stirring continuously for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add the crispy bacon and thawed frozen peas back into the skillet. Gently mix everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, serve warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Watch the heat to prevent the eggs from scrambling, and use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.

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