Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously creamy garlic parmesan tortellini dish with the added flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package tortellini
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked tortellini and chopped turkey bacon to the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini, Tortellini Recipes, Turkey Bacon Recipe