Description
Creamy Tortellini Carbonara is a rich and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender tortellini with a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
- Remove the skillet from heat and quickly stir in the tortellini and the cream mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Make sure to remove the skillet from heat before adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg