Ingredients
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- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini in salted water according to package instructions until tender.
- Drain the tortellini, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add softened cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Slowly incorporate heavy cream and Parmesan until combined and heated through; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the cooked tortellini and reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency; mix in crispy turkey bacon.
- Serve immediately topped with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg