Cream Cheese Tortellini with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in the creamy delight of our Cheese Tortellini with Cream Cheese Sauce, a rich and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. This pasta is enveloped in a luscious cream sauce, providing a velvety texture that elevates your dining experience. With a hint of garlic and the option to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a meal that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it as a standout main course or as an elegant side dish to complement your gathering. Enjoy every bite of this comforting, flavorful pasta!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped (or sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option)
- 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)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes) until tender.
- Drain the tortellini, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook chopped turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute.
- Lower heat and stir in softened cream cheese until melted. Gradually add heavy cream and stir until smooth.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold cooked tortellini into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Stir in crispy bacon before serving.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg