Description
Warm, cheesy, and loaded with crisp bacon, this Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini is comfort food at its finest — quick enough for a weeknight and rich enough to serve company.
Ingredients
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1. Remove the cream cheese from the fridge to soften.
- 2. Grate the Parmesan and mince the garlic; chop the bacon into small pieces.
- 3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the tortellini.
- 4. Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain and reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water.
- 5. In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, then remove and leave the drippings.
- 6. Add minced garlic to the drippings, sautéing for 1 minute.
- 7. Add softened cream cheese and whisk in heavy cream until smooth; stir in Parmesan and seasonings.
- 8. Fold in the cooked tortellini and crispy bacon, stirring gently.
- 9. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.