Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Savory Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring garlic, Parmesan, and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Flexitarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 oz turkey bacon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- Add olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked tortellini and turkey bacon, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth instead of cream.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg