How To Make Tortellini Carbonara
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound of tortellini
- 6 slices of bacon, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
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In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and parmesan cheese. Set aside.
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Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet with the garlic and bacon fat. Stir to combine.
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Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the tortellini, stirring quickly to coat the pasta. The heat from the pasta will cook the egg and create a creamy sauce.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked bacon.
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Serve the tortellini carbonara with a sprinkle of chopped parsley on top.
Nutrition
- Calories : 450kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 128mg
- Sodium : 579mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 24g
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