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Tortellini with Sautéed Vegetables, Bacon & Parmesan | BaconFatte.com

Tortellini with Sautéed Vegetables, Bacon & Parmesan

This pasta dish is all about simplicity – and lots of fresh vegetables. Use whatever vegetables you happen to have on-hand. It comes together quickly and tastes great without being too heavy. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a dish to share. | Recipe from BaconFatte.com |
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package about 12 ounces of cheese-filled tortellini (or other pasta)
  • 6 slices of bacon chopped
  • 1 cup white or yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • Olive oil as needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot according to the instructions on the package. When al dente, drain the water and toss the pasta with a tablespoon of olive oil. Cover the pasta and set it aside while the other ingredients are cooking.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. When it’s cooked to your liking, remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess grease. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan, or if you prefer, remove all the bacon grease and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté over medium heat.
  3. When the onions begin to soften and turn translucent, add about a cup of fresh or frozen peas.
  4. Sauté peas and onions together for 2 – 3 minutes until the peas turn bright green and are cooked to your liking. Add about 1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and toss together with onions and peas.
  5. Spoon sautéed vegetables into the large pot with the pasta and combine.
  6. Serve warm with chopped bacon and fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

Variations:
-Use pancetta, diced ham or chicken instead of bacon.
-Add or change vegetables: asparagus, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, shallots, garlic, spinach, corn…
-If you prefer more of a sauce, add a few tablespoons of cream cheese or a prepared sauce.

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