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Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini

A deliciously indulgent dish featuring tortellini stuffed with creamy cheese and crispy bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz tortellini fresh or frozen
Bacon
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
Cream Cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
Garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
Salt
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

Cook the Tortellini
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Bacon
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving some grease in the skillet.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked tortellini, spinach, bacon, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Toss gently to combine and heat through for about 3-5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.

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