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Tortellini Carbonara Recipe

This Tortellini Carbonara recipe is a fun twist on the classic Italian dish, swapping spaghetti for tender, cheese-filled tortellini.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 793kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce package cheese & spinach tortellini
  • 8 oz 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, for 2 minutes less than al dente directions. Drain well and set to the side.
    Tortellini in a cooking pot
  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon for 5-7 minutes or until slightly crispy, and drain off all but 1 ½ Tablespoon of the grease. Reduce to low or medium-low heat.
    cooked bacon in a pan
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg yolks and parmesan cheese until fully combined.
    heavy cream, egg yolks and parmesan cheese in a bowl
  • Slowly add the liquid mixture to the skillet, whisking constantly, and then mix in the peas.
    cream mixture and peas added to pan
  • Continue stirring until the sauce starts to simmer and the cheese begins to melt and then stir in the tortellini.
    tortellini added to pan
  • Cook for 2 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and the tortellini is completely coated with sauce and cooked through.
    Tortellini Carbonara in a pan
  • Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese, optional.
    Tortellini Carbonara on a plate

Nutrition

Calories: 793kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 312mg | Sodium: 1073mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1663IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 418mg | Iron: 3mg