Best 10 Tortellini With Peas And Bacon Recipes

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Bring together the flavors of tender tortellini, sweet peas, and savory bacon for a delightful meal in this comprehensive guide to making tortellini with peas and bacon. Explore a collection of recipes that showcase different culinary techniques, flavors, and ingredient combinations, guiding you towards creating a dish that suits your taste preferences. We'll delve into classic recipes that draw upon traditional Italian flavors, as well as more contemporary takes that infuse modern twists and variations. Whether you're cooking for a quick weeknight dinner or preparing a special occasion feast, you're sure to find a recipe that ensures a delicious and satisfying dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND BACON



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Love tortellini recipes? This Cheese Tortellini with Peas and Bacon from Delish.com is the BEST.

Categories     cheese tortellini recipe     bacon peas tortellini     bacon pea pasta     tortellini bacon recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. cheese tortellini
6 slices bacon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. frozen peas
1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then chop.
  • Drain half the fat from the skillet and add garlic. Cook over low heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Add peas and stir until coated, then add cooked tortellini, bacon, Parmesan, and 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • Garnish with Parmesan, season with pepper, and serve.

TORTELLINI WITH BACON AND PEAS



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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

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled spinach tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag)
2 tablespoons whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste

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

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND BACON



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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

1 lb tortellini cheese pasta
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1/2 cup peas or 4 ounces frozen peas
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
6 ounces heavy cream
salt and pepper

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.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1 pound meat-filled tortellini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces prosciutto or pancetta, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and prosciutto and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Ladle in about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and simmer until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • About 2 minutes before the tortellini are done, add the peas to the boiling water and cook until just tender. Drain the tortellini and peas and add to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Stir in the parsley. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces cheese tortellini
1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 pound proscuitto, sliced into thin strips
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan
3/4 cup peas
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute. Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until cream is reduced by half. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas. Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.

EASY CHEESY TORTELLINI & BACON



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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

1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini, uncooked
2/3 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup CLASSICO Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Recipe Pieces
1/8 tsp. black pepper

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

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS



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This easy pasta dish satisfies everyone and it's ready so quickly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds frozen cheese tortellini
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Add peas; cook until pasta is al dente and peas are tender, 2 minutes more. Reserving 1 cup pasta water, drain. Set aside pasta and peas.
  • Melt butter in pasta pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Discard garlic.
  • To pasta pot, add pasta and peas, Parmesan, and 3/4 cup reserved pasta water; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water, if necessary, to thin sauce. Serve, topped with additional Parmesan if desired.

TORTELLINI CARBONARA



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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

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
8 bacon strips, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

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 ALFREDO WITH PEAS AND BACON



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This elegant but easy recipe is sure to be a hit whether you are hosting a festive party or a casual get together.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces refrigerated spinach and cheese tortellini, prepared according to package directions (Buitoni)
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced fresh button mushroom
4 slices lean bacon, coarsely chopped (We used Turkey bacon)
10 ounces refrigerated low-fat alfredo sauce (we used Buitoni LIGHT Alfredo Sauce) or 10 ounces alfredo sauce (we used Buitoni LIGHT Alfredo Sauce)
1/2 cup green peas, cooked
flat-leaf Italian parsley (to garnish)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
freshly shredded parmesan cheese (We used a little of each) or romano cheese (We used a little of each)

Steps:

  • Saute onion, mushrooms and bacon in medium saucepan over medium-heat until bacon is crisp and the onions and mushrooms soft; drain.
  • Add pasta, sauce, pease and pepper; cook stirring occasionally, for 1 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and cheeses.
  • Serve with cheese and a rich, Chardonay.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 191.8, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3, Protein 4.5

TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH PEAS



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This is a very quick restaurant version of tortellini Alfredo. You can use a small canned ham, spam, bacon, or even leftover ham. You can also add a can of mushrooms, too. Served with a salad and garlic bread. It's great! I'm asked to make this all the time by my kids and their friends.

Provided by DIANE73162

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen meat-filled tortellini
1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
1 ½ cups fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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 the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Mix in peas, ham, cream, and Parmesan cheese and simmer over medium heat until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 237.1 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1240.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh or frozen peas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use high-quality bacon for a richer flavor.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy, but not too hard.
  • Add the peas to the pan with the bacon and cook them until they are heated through.
  • Use a good quality tortellini for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
  • Drain the tortellini and add it to the pan with the bacon and peas.
  • Stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce is heated through.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the tortellini immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

Tortellini with Peas and Bacon is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The combination of savory bacon, sweet peas, and creamy sauce is irresistible. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover tortellini. Serve it with a side salad or a crusty bread for a complete meal.

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