Baked tortellini with bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Whether you prefer to use fresh or frozen tortellini, or add your own favorite vegetables, there are many ways to customize this recipe to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on this culinary journey!
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BACON TORTELLINI BAKE
I stirred up this easy tortellini bake and figured if we all like it, others might, too. Broccoli and bacon add color and crunch to this creamy casserole. -Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic to drippings in pan; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat., Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Add tortellini mixture and bacon; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through and broccoli is tender. Freeze option: Sprinkle remaining cheeses over unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1084mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
TORTELLINI WITH BACON AND PEAS
Add an authentic Italian touch to refrigerated tortellini with hearty bacon andfrozen sweet peas.
Provided by By Inspired Taste
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook tortellini as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bacon in oil, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; discard drippings.
- Add peas to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tortellini and reserved cooking water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until peas are thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.4, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1565.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
EASY CHEESY TORTELLINI & BACON
Tortellini pasta and peas are cooked, drained and tossed with Alfredo sauce and pre-cooked bacon pieces for an easy, yet elegant, main dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Pasta
Time 15m
Yield 3 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta and peas in large pan of boiling water 6 to 8 min. or until pasta is tender, stirring frequently. Drain well.
- Return pasta mixture to pan. Stir in pasta sauce and bacon; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 19 g
EASY, CHEESY TORTELLINI BAKE
This is such an easy recipe, but it looks and smells great, and tastes even better! Your guests will think you spent hours on it. You can add cooked Italian sausage, too! Great with a salad and garlic bread.
Provided by EFasse
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain. Adjust oven rack to the highest position and turn oven on to Broil. Generously butter or grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Bring marinara and Alfredo sauces along with spinach and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir cooked tortellini into sauce, then pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Broil for a minute or two until cheese has melted and turned golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1830.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
BAKED TORTELLINI WITH BACON
Cheese tortellini get brown and bubbly under the broiler with the help of a simple white sauce and Parmesan cheese. Crisp bacon pieces add even more flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Add onion and garlic to pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
- Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Add tortellini and bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until liquid has thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Transfer to a 2-quart broilerproof baking dish and top with another 1/4 cup Parmesan. Broil until top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g
(WEB EXCLUSIVE) ROUND 2 RECIPE: TORTELLINI WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND BACON
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp about 5 minutes. Remove to a towel to absorb excess bacon fat. Add the onion to the same skillet used to fry the bacon and cook until it turns light brown in color, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the tortellini to the pan cook until heated through. Add the cooked bacon, parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to serving bowl and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Saute for 2 minutes, then add the beef broth and 3 cups of water. Add all of the remaining ingredients, except the tortellini. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add the tortellini and simmer until the tortellini are cooked, another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle into serving bowls and serve with Herb Focaccia, if desired.
TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY BACON SAUCE
Make and share this Tortellini With Creamy Bacon Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by HOUSEMANAGER Charle
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- ADD pasta to large pan of boiling water; Boil uncovered until just tender; Drain.
- HEAT oil in pan, add bacon; Cook, stirring until bacon is crisp; Add onions and tomatoes; Cook stirring until onions are just tender; Remove and reserve half the bacon mixture for serving.
- STIR cream, sour cream, water, cheese and basil into remaining bacon mixture in pan; Stir until heated through.
- COMBINE tortellini and cream mixture; Toss well; Serve sprinkled with reserved bacon mixture.
BAKED TORTELLINI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
While this baked tortellini dish requires a bit of chopping and some stove preparation, it can be refrigerated and baked longer for a ready-to-go meal. The fresh ingredients make the dish taste a thousand times more complicated and gourmet than it really is, which is another reason this large dish is great to feed a crowd. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the delicious, creamy sauce, and prepare for compliments. Even the leftovers are to die for!
Provided by Cassie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 1h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and filling is hot, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir Italian sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes, breaking into bite-sized pieces as it cooks. Drain and discard grease, but do not rinse or clean the skillet. Place cooked sausage into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until slightly browned and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell peppers, zucchini, and squash; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes, Neufchatel cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat until combined and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Pour cooked tortellini into the baking dish with sausage. Add vegetable mixture and stir gently to combine. Drizzle with marinara sauce; top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 833.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
TORTELLINI CARBONARA
I've made this bacon, cream and Parmesan cheese pasta sauce for so many years and have always called it a carbonara. Low-and-behold, I recently found out it's actually more like an Alfredo sauce. In either case, it's absolutely heavenly and a great option for company! -Cathy Croyle, Davidsville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off drippings., In same pan, combine cream, cheese, parsley and bacon; heat through over medium heat. Stir in tortellini. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND BACON
This dish will make everyone think you spent allot of work preparing, and you don't! Really yummy, especially for you bacon lovers!
Provided by dragonpawz
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil tortellini.
- While pasta is cooking, fry bacon till crispy.
- Remove bacon and drain bacon grease from pan except for one tablespoon.
- Cook onion in bacon grease till golden brown.
- Pour in heavy cream and cook till slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta,cheese ,peas and crumble in bacon.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat one minute and serve.
- Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Tips:
- Choose the right tortellini: Look for a high-quality tortellini that is made with fresh ingredients and has a good filling-to-pasta ratio.
- Cook the tortellini al dente: This means that the tortellini should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked tortellini will be mushy and bland.
- Use a variety of toppings: Don't be afraid to get creative with your toppings. Some popular options include bacon, sausage, vegetables, cheese, and sauce.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the tortellini, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the tortellini from cooking evenly.
- Serve immediately: Baked tortellini is best served immediately after it is cooked. This is when it is at its most flavorful and crispy.
Conclusion:
Baked tortellini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crust and flavorful filling, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give baked tortellini a try.
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