Busy-Wife Tortellini

Name: Busy-Wife Tortellini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini; 8 strips bacon, chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more, whole leaves, to taste, for garnish

Bacon Stove-Top Italian

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

The days are long, the nights are hectic, but the people are still hungry. Busy-Wife Tortellini takes away the stress of a busy time with a simple and very delicious meal! Cheese tortellini is combined in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce with fresh parsley and savory bacon to create a quick, yet oh-so satisfying and comfy meal. Go home, whip up some Busy-Wife Tortellini, eat, enjoy, and relax for the rest of the evening! You deserve a break today!

Ingredients

1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
8 strips bacon, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more, whole leaves, to taste, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the tortellini to al dente, according to package directions. Drain the water.

Step 2 -In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces, stirring occassionaly, until they are crisp.

Step 3 -Transfer the cooked bacon pieces to a paper towel-lined plate, then drain the drippings from the skillet.

Step 4 -In the same skillet over medium heat, add the heavy cream, the parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of the parsley, and the cooked bacon pieces. Stir in the cooked tortellini.

Step 5 -Serve the tortellini garnished with the extra parsley leaves.

Explore More Favorites

Grocery Prices Are Out of Control — These Tricks Will Help