Tortellini With Peas And Bacon Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta and peas in large pan of boiling water 6 to 8 min. or until pasta is tender, stirring frequently. Drain well.
• Return pasta mixture to pan. Stir in pasta sauce and bacon; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with pepper.

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bacon in oil, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; discard drippings.
• Add peas to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tortellini and reserved cooking water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until peas are thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Boil tortellini.
• While pasta is cooking, fry bacon till crispy.
• Remove bacon and drain bacon grease from pan except for one tablespoon.
• Cook onion in bacon grease till golden brown.
• Pour in heavy cream and cook till slightly thickened.
• Add cooked pasta,cheese ,peas and crumble in bacon.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat one minute and serve.
• Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Steps:

• Saute onion, mushrooms and bacon in medium saucepan over medium-heat until bacon is crisp and the onions and mushrooms soft; drain.
• Add pasta, sauce, pease and pepper; cook stirring occasionally, for 1 minutes.
• Sprinkle with parsley and cheeses.
• Serve with cheese and a rich, Chardonay.

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Add peas; cook until pasta is al dente and peas are tender, 2 minutes more. Reserving 1 cup pasta water, drain. Set aside pasta and peas.
• Melt butter in pasta pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Discard garlic.
• To pasta pot, add pasta and peas, Parmesan, and 3/4 cup reserved pasta water; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water, if necessary, to thin sauce. Serve, topped with additional Parmesan if desired.