Tortellini Carbonara: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and indulgent twist on traditional carbonara, made with tortellini, turkey bacon, and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortellini
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 4 ounces chicken ham
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add chicken ham and garlic, sauté for a few minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain the tortellini and add to the skillet with the chicken ham.
- Pour the cream mixture over the tortellini and mix well.
- Add crumbled turkey bacon, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Tortellini Carbonara, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Pasta Recipe
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