Creamy Bacon Tortellini with Charred Broccoli
A one-skillet, one-pot, under 30-minute dinner...cozy winter flavors that melt in your mouth!
Servings: 6
Calories: 671kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 thick-cut slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets, roughly chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup dry white wine such, as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream or canned full fat coconut milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain.2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain onto a paper towel. Add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the broccoli is crisping on the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss the broccoli, add the olive oil, and cook another 2-3 minutes, until crisp. Remove the broccoli from the skillet to a plate.3. To the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, cooking until the butter begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the garlic, oregano, thyme, and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Cook one minute, then pour in the wine. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Add the cream and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook 5 minutes, until thickened slightly. Stir in the parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in the tortellini and cook 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.4. Divide the tortellini between plates and top with charred broccoli, and bacon. Eat and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 671kcal