Tortellini Carbonara: A Creamy Twist on a Classic Dish
This is a super quick and delicious tortellini carbonara recipe. Not low in fat but high in flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ pound cooked turkey bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 1 ½ cups frozen green peas
- 9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
Instructions
- 1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and turkey bacon and sauté for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
- 2. Pour in half-and-half and cheese, stirring frequently, until sauce starts to thicken and bubble. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- 3. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions. Add peas to boiling tortellini in the final minute of cooking. Drain and toss with turkey bacon and sauce mixture.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal.
Use smoked turkey bacon for extra flavor.