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Tortellini Al Forno Recipe
This Tortellini Al Forno, a copycat Olive Garden recipe, has pillowy cheese filled tortellini in a rich parmesan cream sauce topped with crumbled bacon and chives.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 466 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 9-ounce package refrigerated 3-cheese tortellini
- 6 slices Bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped chives
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.
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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: 4Serving
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.