Tortellini Carbonara

Ingredients:

• 1-9oz package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
• 4 bacon slices
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/3 c shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c whipping cream or half and half
• 1 t minced fresh parsley (I use dried)
• 1/4 t ground pepper

Cook bacon in same pan until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 1.5 T drippings in pan. Crumble bacon.

Cook garlic in reserved drippings 30 seconds.

Return tortellini to pan, add bacon, Parmesan cheese, and remaining three ingredients to tortellini; toss gently. Serve immediately.

Servings: 2
Time to Prepare: 15 minutes

Submitted By: Cheryl
Original Source: Southern Living Ultimate Quick and Easy Cookbook

Comments:
This is fabulous - so fast and so good! It can easily be scaled up - I've served it to a birthday party crowd!