Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Tortellini Carbonara recipe, combining cheese-stuffed tortellini with a rich carbonara sauce made from eggs, Parmesan cheese, and crispy pancetta or bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 18 oz Tortellini cheese-stuffed or preferred filling
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated (plus extra for garnish)
- 6 oz Pancetta or Bacon diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced (optional)
- To taste Black Pepper freshly ground
- To taste Salt
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Boil tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Carbonara Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Pancetta: In a skillet, cook pancetta until crispy, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss drained tortellini in the skillet with pancetta and garlic, then pour in the carbonara sauce and toss until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pancetta or bacon and consider adding mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference by tasting the dish before serving.
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon or lean pancetta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Creamy pasta, Italian recipe, Tortellini carbonara