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Tortellini Carbonara

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 983 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan and keep the excess bacon grease in the pan.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, grated cheeses, and ground pepper. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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

% 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.