Tortellini with Bacon and Gorgonzola Cream Sauce – Tortellini con crema di gorgonzola e pancetta

Atsuko

November 4, 2024

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

Tortellini—those delightful little pasta rings filled with delicious fillings—are typically served in soups, but they truly shine when paired with a creamy bacon and Gorgonzola sauce. For this recipe, I’ve chosen fresh tortellini filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, which beautifully complements the rich, savory notes of the sauce. Treat yourself to the luxurious blend of salty bacon and velvety Gorgonzola cream for an indulgent pasta experience you won’t forget!

Expense

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Preparation

20 mins

Baking time

Rest time

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

125 g

Tortellini
50 g

Bacon
10 g

Butter
50 ml

Heavy cream
50 g

Gorgonzola cheese
15 g

Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people

500 – 600g Tortellini
200g Bacon
20 – 40g Butter (amount to taste)
200ml Heavy cream
150 – 200g Gorgonzola cheese
40 – 60g Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

How to make it:

1/ Grate the Parmesan cheese.

2/ Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a boil for tortellini

3/ Heat a frying pan, add the bacon, and sauté it. Then remove it from the pan and set aside.

4/ In the same frying pan, add the butter and let it melt, then add the heavy cream and simmer over low heat.

5/ Cut the Gorgonzola cheese into small pieces and add it to the cream, stirring to melt the cheese.

6/ Once the water in the pot from step 2 comes to a boil, add the tortellini and cook.

7/ Transfer the cooked tortellini to a colander to drain, then add it to the sauce in the frying pan. Add the Parmigiano cheese and stir (for an even richer flavor, add more butter if desired). Finally, add the sautéed bacon, mix well, and it’s ready to serve.

★ For an extra touch, sprinkle with fresh parsley and a bit more Parmigiano cheese before serving.
★ Feel free to substitute the Parmigiano with your favorite shredded cheese if you prefer.
★ Adjust the amount of tortellini to suit your appetite and enjoy to the fullest!