Creamy Tortellini with Peas Asparagus and Bacon

Overview

  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 9 oz three cheese tortellini

  • ½ small yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • ¾ cup peas (you can use frozen peas)

  • 1 cup chopped asparagus

  • 2 lg garlic cloves

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

  • Salt

  • Fresh cracked black pepper

  • 5-6 crispy slices of bacon

  • Oil for cooking

Method

  1. Cook tortellini according to the package instructions, drain and set aside.
  1. Preheat a cooking pan over medium heat and add a couple of tablespoons of oil.
  1. Add onions and saute until transparent.
  1. Add peas and asparagus. Saute until asparagus starts to soften. Press in garlic and season with some salt and pepper. Mix well and cook veggies for about 5 more minutes.
  1. Pour in heavy cream while stirring. Add shaved Parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  1. Stir in tortellini until completely mixed in and cook for a couple of minutes.
  1. Chop crispy cooked bacon and stir it in right before taking the pan off heat.

References and Acknowledgments

Creamy Tortellini with Peas Asparagus and Bacon

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