Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy a rich and creamy pasta dish with Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 4 slices bacon
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add cream cheese, spinach, and heavy cream, stirring until combined.
- Add cooked tortellini and crumbled bacon to the skillet, mixing well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams