Tortellini Carbonara
Tortellini Carbonara combines cheesy tortellini with a creamy carbonara sauce, creating a comforting Italian dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz cheese-stuffed tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 oz pancetta (or bacon)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Whisk together eggs, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Add the drained tortellini to the skillet with the pancetta and toss gently to coat.
- Remove the skillet from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Ensure to remove the skillet from the heat before adding the egg mixture to avoid scrambling the eggs. Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
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