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.

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Garlic Parmesan Cheese Tortellini

4.34 from 21 votes

Written By: Wendie

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

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 6

Calories 602

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Ingredients

  

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• 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

 

• Cook tortellini according to pkg directions, drain and set aside
• In a large skillet cook bacon until crispy, remove and on a paper towel
• In the same skillet add asparagus and saute until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• 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.
• Stir in tortellini, peas, asparagus, and bacon mix until warmed through and combined.
• Serve!

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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

Serving: 1gCalories: 602kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 24gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 883mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

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Course Entrees

Cuisine Italian