tortellini carbonara pasta

Tortellini Carbonara Pasta

Tortellini carbonara pasta is the busy weeknight dinner solution you've been looking for! It takes just minutes to prepare, tastes delicious, and is loaded with nutrition for your body!

Ingredients:

1 package ~3 cups tortellini pasta
4 slices bacon
1/2 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped (or use a garlic press)
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt any kind, i like full fat
1/4 cup parmesan cheese any style, i use grated
1/4 cup water reserved from cooking pasta
1 egg
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Direction

First, bring water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Cook tortellini pasta according to package directions, reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, and drain. Set aside. (While the pasta is boiling you can cook your bacon- see next step)
Cook your bacon in a large pan (~2-3 minute per side), remove from from the pan, blot with a paper towel, chop it up and set aside.
In the same pan you cooked the bacon add onion and garlic, sautéing for ~2 minutes until translucent.
While onions and garlic are cooking take a small bowl and combine 2 tbsp of the reserved pasta water, greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, egg and Italian seasoning. Whisk it together well.
Remove your pan from heat, add cooked pasta followed by yogurt/cheese mixture and gentle toss to coat evenly. (If you like a thinner sauce you can add more of the reserved water)
Serve your tortellini carbonara topped with the cooked bacon and chopped parsley! Enjoy!

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