Pork Tortellini Skillet Bake With Cream Sauce Bacon And Peas Food

TORTELLINI BACON & PEAS SKILLET

Steps:

• Use a large skillet to cook bacon and onion. The tortellini will be added to the skillet later, so it needs to big enough to hold it all! Once the bacon (and chopped onions) are finished cooking, remove them from skillet with a slotted spoon. Place the bacon mixture on a paper towel, to finish draining. Crumble. Set bacon aside. IMPORTANT: Keep the bacon drippings in the pan (do not discard). It will be used when the dish is put together and will add additional amazing flavor to the tortellini!
• Cook cheese tortellini in salted, boiling water, according to package directions. When done cooking, drain the tortellini.
• Pour a teaspoon of olive oil into the skillet with reserved bacon drippings in it. Turn heat to medium. Once oil/bacon drippings are hot, add the cooked, drained tortellini. Add cooked bacon/onion mixture, thawed peas, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine, and cook on medium heat until mixture is heated through. Taste test a small bite. If necessary, add more salt/pepper, to suit your taste.
• Once heated thoroughly, remove pan from heat. Add grated Parmesan cheese on top to garnish dish (optional, but GOOD), and serve hot! Enjoy!

PORK TORTELLINI SKILLET BAKE WITH CREAM SAUCE, BACON, AND PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
• Chop your Smithfield Applewood Smoked Bacon Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet into small cubes.
• In a large oven-safe skillet, over medium-high heat, sear the pork loin filet on all sides until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
• Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 40 seconds to a minute.
• Add flour into the pan and stir it into the melted butter so you have a thick paste.
• While still over medium-high heat, gradually whisk milk/cream into the pan until completely combined and mixture is smooth.
• Add salt, pepper, paprika, stirring until combined and smooth.
• Stir in pork, peas, and cooked bacon.
• Add the tortellini and 2/3 cup parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir to make sure it is coated with the sauce and well combined.
• Add the remaining cup of cream/milk to get a better consistency. Eye ball this, if it is runny, you don't need to add it, but if it is thick, add some so there is liquid that the tortellini can soak up to soften.
• Top with remaining 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 10 minutes until sauce is bubbly and pasta is hot throughout.
• Garnish with fresh herbs (basil or thyme) and more bacon if desired. Serve hot.

TORTELLINI WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to the package directions; set aside.
• In a large pan, heat oil and butter. Sauté garlic 2 minutes.
• In a cup stir together half and half, broth, and cornstarch; pour into skillet.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
• Stir in the herbs, olives, garlic, and tortellini; cook 2 minutes to heat through.
• Serve.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND BACON

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.

TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY BACON SAUCE

Steps:

• ADD pasta to large pan of boiling water; Boil uncovered until just tender; Drain.
• HEAT oil in pan, add bacon; Cook, stirring until bacon is crisp; Add onions and tomatoes; Cook stirring until onions are just tender; Remove and reserve half the bacon mixture for serving.
• STIR cream, sour cream, water, cheese and basil into remaining bacon mixture in pan; Stir until heated through.
• COMBINE tortellini and cream mixture; Toss well; Serve sprinkled with reserved bacon mixture.

BAKED TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil, until soft.
• Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
• Once beef is cooked through, stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce.
• Stir in uncooked, fresh tortellini and 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
• Transfer to casserole dish and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
• Cover tightly with foil and baked at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.

TORTELLINI WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to box directions. While it cooks, be sure to assemble all the other ingredients to be at your fingertips for when the directions begin to move quickly.
• Melt butter in large pan over medium heat.
• Add cooked tortellini. Stir gently until coated with butter.
• Add cream and prosciutto ham, combining gently. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Add peas, cheese, and generously pepper (to taste). Turn over several times, allowing cheese to melt before serving.