Maple Bacon Tortellini
A delightful dish that marries the savory crunch of bacon with the sweet caramelized goodness of maple glaze, creating a comforting yet exciting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pork
Ingredients
- Tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- Bacon (thick-cut)
- Maple glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil
- Spinach (optional)
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon strips and let them sizzle until crispy, about 7-10 minutes.
- Boil the tortellini: While the bacon cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the tortellini. Cook according to package directions; typically about 3-5 minutes for fresh tortellini.
- Glaze it up: Once the bacon is crunchy, reduce the heat to low and add your maple glaze to the skillet. Stir well for about a minute.
- Combine: Toss the cooked tortellini into the skillet with the bacon and glaze, adding reserved pasta water as needed to help the sauce cling.
- Add spinach: Toss in fresh spinach to wilt in the warmth for a minute or two.
- Plate and serve: Drizzle some reserved bacon fat over the pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Serving suggestions include pairing with a side salad or garlic bread. You can also adjust flavors to personal preference while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: maple bacon, tortellini, comfort food, pasta, quick dinner