Garlic Parmesan Cheese Tortellini

Garlic parmesan cheese tortellini comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a quick and easy weeknight meal. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Cheese tortellini smothered in a creamy, garlicky, cheese sauce with crisp asparagus, sweet peas, and of course bacon.

Let's take a quick look at the ingredients

• Cheese tortellini
• Butter
• Garlic
• All-purpose flour
• Half n half
• Grated Parmesan
• Bacon
• Asparagus
• Frozen peas

Can I use different tortellini?

Sure, you can use whatever kind you like. I love fresh Rana Cheese Lovers Tortellini or dried Barilla Three Cheese Tortellini.

What should I serve with this?

A side salad and some crusty bread would be all you need to complete this meal.

Looking for more pasta dishes? Give these a try!

• Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
• Taco Pasta Skillet
• Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pasta
• Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
• Ravioli with Vodka Cream Sauce

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Yield: 6

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Tortellini

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Garlic parmesan cheese tortellini is loaded with crisp asparagus, crispy bacon smothered in a creamy sauce.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pkg 20 oz cheese tortellini *see notes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 -3/4 cup half n half
• 1/2 cup Parmesan freshly grated
• 6 pieces bacon
• 1/2 lb asparagus chopped washed trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook tortellini according to pkg directions, drain and set aside
2. In a large skillet cook bacon until crispy, remove and on a paper towel
3. In the same skillet add asparagus and saute until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Add butter, and garlic and cook 1-2 minutes Whisk in flour and cook another minute. Add in half n half, whisk until combined, and reduce heat to medium low, bringing to a low simmer. Add in Parmesan and stir until melted.
5. Stir in tortellini, peas, asparagus, and bacon mix until warmed through and combined.
6. Serve!

Notes

You can use either fresh pasta like Rana Three Cheese Tortellini or dried cheese tortellini like Corabella Four-Cheese Tortellini or Barilla.

You can also use whole milk instead of half n half for a lighter sauce.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 602Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 115mgSodium 883mgCarbohydrates 57gFiber 4gSugar 4gProtein 24g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on butteryourbiscuit.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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