Tortellini Al Forno Recipe
This Tortellini Al Forno, a copycat Olive Garden recipe, has pillowy cheese filled tortellini in a rich parmesan cream sauce topped with crumbled bacon and chives.
Servings 4
Calories 466kcal
Ingredients
- 1 9-ounce package refrigerated 3-cheese tortellini
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare the tortellini according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon. Remove onto a plate covered with paper towels.
- Drain all the bacon drippings except about 2 tablespoons.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt.
- Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and stir for 1 minute. If you like spicy, add the crushed red pepper (optional.)
- Slowly add 3 Tablespoons of flour, a little at a time, while continuously stirring until it makes a thick paste. Break up any lumps of flour.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and add the parmesan cheese and stir.
- Pour the parmesan cream sauce over the cooked tortellini.
- Top the Tortellini Al Forno with cooked chopped bacon and chopped chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1221IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 1mg