If you’re anything like me, some nights you just need a quick and easy recipe that the entire family will love- this is that recipe! One of my kids does not like peas and still ate every single one in this dish… calling that a win! I hope you and your family will love and enjoy this recipe as much as we do.
Simple Creamy Tortellini with Peas and Bacon
This dish is simple and quick but full of flavor that the entire family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 Package Bacon 6 strips
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Package Family Size Cheese Tortellini
- 1 Package Frozen Peas
- 2 1/2 c Chicken Broth
- 1 c Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Zest from 1 Lemon
- 1/2 c Whipping Cream
- Salt and freshly cracked Pepper to taste
- pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Cook your strips of Bacon in a pan and remove once crispy.
- Add Butter, Tortellini and Frozen Peas to the pan with the Bacon grease along with 1 box of Chicken Broth, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Cook your Tortellini per package instructions (usually around 4 minutes)
- Add in the Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Zest, and Whipping Cream. Stir to combine until the cheese has melted.
- Season with Salt and Pepper (heavy on the pepper) and a dash of Red Pepper Flakes.
- Chop your Bacon and add back into the pan.
- Once bubbly and creamy, plate your Tortellini and garnish with more freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.
This dish comes together quick which makes it so great on evenings or even lunches where I don’t have a lot of time. I love the combination of the salty bacon and sweet green peas along with a subtle lemon flavor. This is our favorite brand of Cheese Tortellini.
