Brown Butter Bacon Tortellini
User Reviews
4.8
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
477 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Brown Butter Bacon Tortellini
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Cheese tortellini with bacon, asparagus, Parmesan cheese, and the most luxurious brown butter sauce. This simple pasta dish is a weeknight favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 6 tablespoons Butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 3/4 pound asparagus, remove tough ends and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Freshly chopped basil
- Crushed red pepper flakes and extra Parmesan cheese, for garnish
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, smells nutty, and browns. This will take about 5 minutes. Scrape the browned butter into a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the chopped bacon to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add the asparagus pieces and shallot; cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want the bacon to be golden brown and crispy and the asparagus to be crisp, but tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet. Pour in the browned butter and stir until the pasta is well coated. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and basil. Add more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve warm and garnish crushed red pepper flakes and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Store the leftover tortellini in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to swap the asparagus for your favorite veggies.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
699mg
(29%)
Potassium
193mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
922IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 922IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
63 reviews
Excellent
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