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Tortellini Alfredo with Peas and Bacon

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  • Prep Time10 mins
  • Total Time25 mins
  • Makes8 servings
Tortellini Alfredo with Peas and Bacon

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ingredients

  • 600-g pkg fresh cheese tortellini pasta

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 3 cloves garlic, grated

  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish (optional)

  • 1 cup 10% cream

  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan, divided

Instructions

  • COOK tortellini following package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

  • HEAT a large non-stick frying pan over medium.  Cook bacon, turning, until crispy, about 10 min. Drain on paper towel and discard all but 2 tbsp fat from pan. Add garlic and parsley and cook for 1 min. Add cream, peas, reserved cooking liquid and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until cream has thickened slightly, 3 min.

  • STIR in tortellini and 1/3 cup of the parmesan cheese and toss until hot, about 2 min. Remove from heat. Crumble in bacon and stir in  remaining 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and more parsley. Kitchen Tip: Serve this easy alfredo pasta with a fresh green salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 369, Protein 16g, Carbohydrates 44g, Fat 15g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 566mg.
Excellent source of calcium.

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