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Cheesy Bacon and Broccoli Tortellini Pasta
Quick Dish is Perfect for Busy Weeknight Dinners! 5 ingredients, Easy Prep and Ready on Your Table in 20 Minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 859 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup cream
- 2 Cups Grated Cheddar Cheese or Similar 140 g
- 2 Cups broccoli florets 100 g
- 2 Cups bacon slices 200 g
- 16 oz 1.1 lb Fresh Tortellini of your choice (500 g)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Throw in tortellini and broccoli and cook until ready (this should take about 5 minutes unless the tortellini’s package instructions state otherwise).
- Meanwhile: Fry the bacon. Pour in cream and stir. When the sauce has thickened, reduce the heat and stir in grated cheese. Turn off the heat.
- Drain tortellini and broccoli. Pour the cheesy bacon sauce over and mix well.
- Serve warm with some more cheese (optional).
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Notes
- Note: you can use frozen or dried tortellini as well. If you do, bear in mind that the cooking time will be longer. Check for package instructions and add broccoli in at a later stage.
Nutrition Information
Calories
859kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
973mg
(41%)
Potassium
271mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1725IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
40.9mg
(45%)
Calcium
628mg
(63%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 859
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 859kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1725IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 40.9mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 628mg | 63% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.