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Indulgent Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini

Creamy Indulgent Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini You’ll Love

Indulge in this creamy bacon cream cheese tortellini recipe that elevates comfort food to an art form.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Tortellini fresh or frozen
For the Sauce
  • 6 slices Bacon thick-cut recommended
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese can substitute with flavored cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Spinach fresh
For the Liquid
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Paper Towel

Method
 

How to Make Indulgent Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add fresh or frozen tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside for later.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sizzle thick-cut bacon for about 5-7 minutes, or until it’s crispy and golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
  3. In the same skillet with leftover bacon drippings, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
  4. Stir in cream cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Mix gently until the cream cheese is fully incorporated, creating a smooth, creamy base.
  5. Toss in the fresh spinach and cook gently until wilted. Then, mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it has melted into the sauce.
  6. Fold the drained tortellini into the creamy sauce, adding the crumbled bacon last. Ensure that everything is evenly coated in that irresistible sauce. Serve warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and a dash of cracked pepper on top before serving. Keep in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days.

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