Description
This Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini recipe is the ultimate creamy comfort food! With soft tortellini coated in a rich and savory sauce, this dish is finished with crispy bacon and a touch of Parmesan. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights or a delicious family dinner.
Ingredients
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12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
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6 oz cream cheese (softened)
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1 cup heavy cream
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6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
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½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet, crumble, and set aside.
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Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
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Add Seasoning: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
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Combine: Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the creamy sauce. Add the crumbled bacon and mix well.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
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You can use frozen tortellini for this recipe, but fresh tortellini will give the best texture.
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For an extra creamy sauce, you can add more cream cheese or Parmesan cheese to taste.
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Feel free to substitute the bacon with pancetta or turkey bacon for a different flavor.
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For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese and substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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