Tortellini Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Peas and bacon, homemade tortellini, creamy parmesan sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Leave some bacon fat in the skillet for flavor.
2
Prepare the Sauce
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
3
Cook the Tortellini
In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook the homemade tortellini according to package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes. Add peas to the pot during the last minute of cooking.
4
Combine Everything
Drain the tortellini and peas, then add them to the skillet with the sauce. Crumble the cooked bacon and add it to the mix. Stir well to combine and season with black pepper and salt to taste.
5
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired.