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Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara

Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara: Your New Dinner Delight

Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara is a magical blend of rich flavors, perfect for cozy dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 package Cheese Tortellini Frozen works perfectly; adjust cooking time.
For the Sauce
  • 6 oz Bacon Diced.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 1 tsp Salt
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Thawed.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped (optional).

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara
  1. Boil the Tortellini: Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini for 3-4 minutes until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
  2. Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, add diced bacon and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
  3. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  5. Combine Tortellini and Sauce: Reduce heat to low, add tortellini and pour the cream mixture over. Stir gently, allowing the sauce to heat for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add Bacon and Peas: Stir in crispy bacon and thawed peas, mixing gently.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Transfer to plates and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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