Tortellini Al Forno Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
466 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Tortellini Al Forno Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by boiling refrigerated three-cheese tortellini until tender and cooling it before combining with a sauce made from bacon drippings, butter, garlic, and optional crushed red pepper. Flour is added to the melted butter mixture to form a paste, which is then smoothed out with heavy cream to create a thickened sauce. Parmesan cheese is stirred in off heat to enrich the sauce with sharp, nutty flavor.
The cooked tortellini is coated in this creamy sauce, then topped with crisp, chopped bacon and fresh chives for texture and aroma. The result is a comforting dish that balances creamy richness with the smoky crunch of bacon and subtle heat from the pepper if included.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce package 3-cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 6 lices Bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 Tablespoons chives chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the tortellini according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon. Remove onto a plate covered with paper towels.
- Drain all the bacon drippings except about 2 tablespoons.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt.
- Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and stir for 1 minute. If you like spicy, add the crushed red pepper (optional.)
- Slowly add 3 Tablespoons of flour, a little at a time, while continuously stirring until it makes a thick paste. Break up any lumps of flour.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and add the parmesan cheese and stir.
- Pour the parmesan cream sauce over the cooked tortellini.
- Top the Tortellini Al Forno with cooked chopped bacon and chopped chives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1221IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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