Tortellini with Peas and Bacon

Tortellini with peas and bacon are quickly prepared, making this dish suitable for weekday lunches. Serve them alongside a large bowl of salad. Children can also help with the preparation, as they tend to enjoy this dish very much.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 500 g Pasta, Macaroni

  • 1 teaspoon Salt, table

  • 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

  • 1 spoon Oil, plant, sunflower

  • 250 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

  • 175 g Beans, fresh

  • 300 ml Sour cream

  • 1 pinch Spices, nutmeg, ground

  • 80 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

Steps

  1. Bring two liters of water to a boil, add salt, and wait for it to boil. Add the tortellini to the salted water. Cook them for 10 to 12 minutes or as instructed on the package. Drain the cooked tortellini immediately.

  2. Cut the bacon into cubes. Heat oil in a pan. Add the bacon and fry it for about three minutes while stirring, until it becomes crispy.

  3. Bring a smaller pot of salted water to a boil, and once boiling, add the peas. Cook them for about two minutes until tender, then drain.

  4. Add the tortellini to the bacon. Stir in the peas, cream, and season to taste with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and heat for another one to two minutes over medium heat. Serve the tortellini on plates, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and enjoy immediately with a large bowl of seasonal salad.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 343.57 kcal
  • Fat: 13.49 g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.82 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41.96 g
    • Sugars: 1.91 g
  • Protein: 10.62 g
  • Fiber: 2.44 g

Advice

If you don’t have tortellini, you can use other types of pasta instead: farfalle, penne, etc.