Description
Savor the deliciousness of Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini, a creamy and indulgent pasta dish that combines tender cheese tortellini with a velvety sauce made from cream cheese, heavy cream, and crispy bacon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, effortlessly impressing your family and guests alike. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a comforting dish that delivers rich flavors and satisfying textures, making it an ultimate comfort food choice. Whether served in elegant portions or family-style, this Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini will surely become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini in salted water according to package instructions (3-5 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Lower heat and add softened cream cheese until melted.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until combined. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold cooked tortellini into the creamy sauce with reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in crispy bacon.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg