Bacon Tortellini Alfredo

Name: Bacon Tortellini Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini; 6 trips Bacon; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy/whipping cream; 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 block of Philly); 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt & pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
943 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Bacon Tortellini Alfredo

Nina Acevedo

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This bacon Alfredo tortellini recipe has a tangy cream cheese sauce with crispy bacon and parmesan! It's fast, easy, and makes a fabulous main course or side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
6 trips Bacon cut into small pieces
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 block of Philly) softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil a large, salted pot of water for the tortellini. Start cooking the tortellini once the bacon is done (it'll only take a few minutes for the tortellini to cook).
Cut the bacon into small pieces (I use kitchen shears to make the job easy). Fry it in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy (about 10 minutes).
Take the pan off the heat and remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan (keep about 1 tablespoon in there).
Stir in the garlic, chicken broth, cream, and cream cheese. Return the pan to the burner (medium heat), and stir until you've got a smooth sauce and it's reduced to your liking (about 5 minutes).
Stir in the parmesan cheese and bacon. Take the pan off the heat and toss with the drained tortellini (but if the sauce is too thick, thin it with a few spoonfuls of the hot pasta water prior to draining it). Season with salt & pepper as needed.

Notes

Take the cream cheese out of your fridge 30+ minutes prior to starting the recipe so it has a chance to soften up. Or, you can microwave it for about 30 seconds (microwaves vary so watch it closely) to soften it up.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 943kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 62g (95%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 188mg (63%) Sodium 1369mg (57%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1484IU (30%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 472mg (47%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 943 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	943kcal	47%
Carbohydrates	62g	21%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	62g	95%
Saturated Fat	31g	155%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	15g	75%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	188mg	63%
Sodium	1369mg	57%
Potassium	211mg	4%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1484IU	30%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	472mg	47%
Iron	4mg	22%