Cheese Tortellini with Peas and Bacon

Name: Cheese Tortellini with Peas and Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. cheese tortellini; 6 slices bacon; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 c. frozen peas; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; Freshly ground black pepper

Published: Mar 25, 2016

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Ethan Calabrese

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

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If you love bacon and cheese, say hello to this amazingly easy spring pasta.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then chop.
3. Step 3Drain half the fat from the skillet and add garlic. Cook over low heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Add peas and stir until coated, then add cooked tortellini, bacon, Parmesan, and 1/4 cup pasta water.
4. Step 4Garnish with Parmesan, season with pepper, and serve.