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Asparagus Bacon Tortellini
Easy creamy asparagus bacon tortellini is the perfect side dish or main course! Made in only 20 minutes this is a family friendly recipe you have to try.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 bag cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen, approximately 400-500 grams)
- 6 lices Bacon (cut into cubes)
- 1 onion, medium sized (red or white diced into small cubes)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely diced)
- 1 bunch asparagus (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 1 cup peas (frozen)
- 1 cup milk (or cream)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large frying pan on medium heat cook bacon until crispy, approximately 5 minutes. Remove bacon from pan, leaving drippings in pan. Set bacon aside on a paper towel.
- Remove some of the bacon fat until there is about 2 teaspoons remaining in the pan. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Add in the asparagus and sauté until tender.
- Add the milk and parmesan cheese to the pan. Stir continuously and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in the tortellini, peas and bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!
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Notes
- Leftover Tip - when reheating leftovers add a splash of milk to loosen up the sauce that will thicken when refrigerated.
Nutrition Information
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
586mg
(24%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
707IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
264mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 707IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 264mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.