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Cheese Tortellini with Peas and Bacon

Published: Mar 25, 2016
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tortellini bacon
Ethan Calabrese
Yields:
4
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

  • 1 lb.

    cheese tortellini

  • 6

    slices bacon

  • 2

    cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 1/2 cups

    frozen peas

  • 1 cup

    freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

  • Freshly ground black pepper

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.
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