Tortellini a la Carbonara

A rich, creamy sauce with bacon and tortellini pasta. Tortellini means 'little twists' in Italian and is rumored to have been shaped after Venus's navel.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 1641 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound bacon
• 3 cups spinach tortellini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix egg yolks, cream and cheese.

Step 3

Add tortellini and bacon to carbonara sauce; cook sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.