Summer Tortellini Carbonara Recipes

TORTELLINI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off drippings., In same pan, combine cream, cheese, parsley and bacon; heat through over medium heat. Stir in tortellini. Serve immediately.

SUMMER TORTELLINI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until the bacon is crispy and all the fat has rendered. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to remove excess grease.
• While the bacon is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. While that is coming to a boil, slice the corn kernels off the cob. I do not cook the corn the first, I use it straight from the cob.
• In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and parmesan cheese until completely combined. It will be thick. Add a few cracks of black pepper and stir.
• Boil your tortellini. It will only take 3 to 5 minutes. Be sure to reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Once reserved, drain the tortellini.
• Heat the skillet with the bacon fat over medium-low heat. Add the garlic cloves. As soon as you drain the tortellini, add it to the skillet and toss it with the bacon fat and garlic. You want it all coated.
• Turn the heat off under the skillet. Add the parmesan/egg mixture and immediately begin stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon to create a creamy sauce. You want to stir quickly but gently. Stir for at least 2 minutes, so the eggs don't scramble and a sauce coats the tortellini. Whisk in ½ cup of the reserved pasta water and stir until the sauce comes together. If you want the sauce even more silky, you can add the remaining pasta water in some increments.
• Stir in the corn kernels and the crispy bacon. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. This flavor of this dish will depend highly on the salt content of your cheese and bacon! You may need to add more salt at the end - I always wait until the end of this dish so I don't make it too salty!
• Stir in the fresh basil and chives. Top with more parmesan cheese. Serve immediately!

SUMMER CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, squash, zucchini and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add tomatoes; heat through. Remove from pan; keep warm., Reduce heat to low. Add eggs to same skillet; cook slowly, stirring constantly, until eggs reach 160° and just begin to coat a metal spoon (eggs will be frothy; do not overcook). Add to hot spaghetti; toss to coat. Add vegetables and remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.

TORTELLINI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and ham and saute for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
• Pour in the half-and-half and the cheese, stirring frequently, until the sauce starts to thicken and bubble. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook to desired doneness, or according to package directions. Add the peas to the boiling tortellini in the final minute of cooking. Drain all from the water and toss with the ham and sauce mixture.

TORTELLINI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package; drain and set aside.
• Cook bacon in pan until crisp, remove bacon to paper towel; crumble when cool.
• Drain grease out of pan -reserve small amount.
• Saute garlic in left over grease. 1 minute.
• Return tortellini to pan. Add bacon, Parmesan cheese and remaining ingredients; toss gently.
• Serve immediately.

EASY TORTELLINI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in a large dutch oven according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In same pan as tortellini was cooked, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Set aside.
• Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the dutch oven. Sautee garlic in hot bacon drippings for 30 seconds.
• Remove from heat and stir in tortellini, bacon, cheese and whipped cream.
• Sprinkle with pepper to taste and serve!

TORTELLINI CARBONARA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the bacon, cream, parsley and cheese; cook until heated through.
• Meanwhile, prepare the tortellini according to package directions; drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Drizzle cheese sauce over tortellini and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.