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Tortellini Al Forno Recipe
4.2 from 93 votes

Tortellini Al Forno Recipe

Tortellini Al Forno features cooked three-cheese tortellini dressed in a creamy Parmesan sauce enriched with garlic and bacon. The sauce is thickened with flour and heavy cream, then combined with sautéed garlic, spicy crushed red pepper (optional), and grated Parmesan. Crispy bacon and chopped chives finish the dish, providing savory and fresh notes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 466 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Prepare the tortellini according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon. Remove onto a plate covered with paper towels.
  3. Drain all the bacon drippings except about 2 tablespoons.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt.
  5. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and stir for 1 minute. If you like spicy, add the crushed red pepper (optional.)
  6. 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.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until it thickens.
  8. Remove from heat and add the parmesan cheese and stir.
  9. Pour the parmesan cream sauce over the cooked tortellini.
  10. Top the Tortellini Al Forno with cooked chopped bacon and chopped chives.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 466

% 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.