Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring cheese-filled tortellini in a velvety bacon and cream cheese sauce, creating the ultimate comfort food that’s both indulgent and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain and set aside
- Cook bacon in large skillet until crispy, remove and drain on paper towels
- Add olive oil to same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant
- Reduce heat, add cream cheese and heavy cream, stir until smooth
- Add cooked tortellini and bacon to sauce, toss to coat
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother sauce
- Reserve some pasta water to thin sauce if needed
- Fresh tortellini cooks faster than frozen
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat gently with additional cream to maintain creaminess
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 105mg