Description
Indulge in the creamy and rich flavors of this Tortellini Carbonara recipe. With bacon, Parmesan, and peas, this dish is a delightful twist on the classic carbonara pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini:
- 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
Carbonara Sauce:
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Boil salted water and cook tortellini. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare Carbonara Sauce: Cook bacon until crispy, set aside. Cook garlic, then add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Temper egg yolks with pasta water, then combine with sauce. Stir in peas and bacon.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra richness, add an additional egg yolk.
- Substitute pancetta for a more traditional flavor.
- Serve immediately as the sauce thickens when cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
