Tortellini Carbonara: Creamy & Easy Pasta Recipe
This creamy Tortellini Carbonara is the ultimate comfort food! With crispy bacon, rich sauce, and tender tortellini, it's a quick and delicious dinner option.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in bacon drippings for 1 minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, add tortellini to the skillet, and slowly pour in the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Add cooked bacon and mix well until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.