Creamy Tortellini Carbonara
A rich and satisfying dish featuring tender cheese-stuffed tortellini enveloped in a creamy sauce made with eggs and parmesan, enhanced by the savory notes of pancetta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-Based
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese-stuffed tortellini
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 oz beef pancetta, diced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the cheese-stuffed tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the beef pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and parmesan cheese.
- Once the tortellini is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the tortellini to the skillet with the pancetta and mix well.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
Notes
For best results, use fresh tortellini and don’t skip reserving pasta water. Be quick when mixing in the egg and cheese to prevent scrambling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/silky-tortellini-carbonara/