Description
A quick and easy creamy tortellini carbonara recipe paired with sweet cornbread cookies for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated tortellini
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Whisk together cream, Parmesan, and egg yolk. Pour into skillet and stir until thickened.
- Add cooked tortellini and bacon. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- For cornbread cookies, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add melted butter, milk, and egg. Stir until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.
- Serve carbonara immediately for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg