Description
Creamy Tortellini Carbonara is a comforting pasta dish that combines tender tortellini with a rich, velvety sauce. This delightful meal features crispy pancetta, sweet peas, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, creating a harmony of flavors that will warm your heart. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced pancetta until crispy and golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and frozen peas to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked tortellini in the skillet with the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg