Garlic Parmesan Cheese Tortellini
Garlic parmesan cheese tortellini is loaded with crisp asparagus, crispy bacon smothered in a creamy sauce.
Servings 6
Calories 602kcal
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
- 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: 1g | Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 883mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g