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A close-up of creamy Italian tortellini carbonara on a wooden board, showcasing rich sauce and texture.

Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, crispy turkey bacon, and a Parmesan-egg sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 9 oz cheese tortellini
Meat
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, diced
Dairy & Eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
Vegetables & Aromatics
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook tortellini according to package; drain.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy; remove and set aside. Sauté garlic in drippings.
  3. Whisk cream, Parmesan, and eggs; add tortellini to skillet, then pour in sauce, stirring quickly.
  4. Add bacon back, season with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan on top before serving.