Tortellini Alfredo with Peas and Bacon
85
- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time25 min
- Makes8 servings
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
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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