Tortellini Carbonara
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
983 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Tortellini Carbonara
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Sometimes a rich, indulgent pasta is exactly what you need to hit the spot. This Tortellini Carbonara has a homemade sauce made from eggs and parmesan and the bacon scattered throughout provides the perfect amount of saltiness. Plus, with premade tortellini, the dish comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 package (20 oz) tortellini chicken & garlic or three cheese
- 8 oz thick cut bacon diced
- 3 egg yolks
- ¾ cup grated parmesan
- ½ cup grated pecorino cheese
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Start by preparing the bacon. Use kitchen shears to cut it into small, bite sized pieces. Place it in a cold skillet and turn to medium heat. Allow the bacon to cook, but avoid over crisping it.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan and keep the excess bacon grease in the pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, grated cheeses, and ground pepper. Set aside.
- Bring a sauce pot of water to medium-high heat. Boil the tortellini for 1 minute less than according to package instructions. Drain the tortellini, saving at least 1 cup of pasta water for the pasta.
- Add the bacon greased skillet back to the warm stove burner that you used to boil the pasta, but keep it turned off (we want the eggs to warm, not scramble). Add butter, bacon, egg/cheese mixture, and tortellini to the skillet and mix fervently.
- Gradually add pasta water into the mixture in increments of 2 tablespoons. Mix well, adding more pasta water if the sauce is too thick or tortellini looks dry.
- Serve tortellini carbonara immediately, garnished with more cheese and black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to substitute spaghetti noodles or rigatoni if desired.
- Guanciale (which is pork) is the traditional meat used in carbonara. You can use that in place of the bacon or you could use pancetta, too.
- Guanciale (which is pork) is the traditional meat used in carbonara. You can use that in place of the bacon or you could use pancetta, too.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
983kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
112g
(172%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
437mg
(146%)
Sodium
2449mg
(102%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 983 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 983kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 112g | 172% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 437mg | 146% |
| Sodium | 2449mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
42 reviews
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