Baked Tortellini with Bacon - Everyday Food with Sarah Carey

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon has less fat and calories

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and adds flavor

Cook tortellini in boiling salted water until al dente, about 3-5 minutes.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels, leaving the fat in the pan.

Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Add cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.

Crumble the cooked bacon over the tortellini and mix gently.

Season with black pepper to taste and garnish with chopped parsley.

Serve immediately, ensuring the dish is warm.

Cooking Techniques

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