Description
Tortellini Carbonara is a comforting and creamy dish that combines tender tortellini with a rich carbonara sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a perfect solution for busy weeknights. With its delectable flavors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to impress your family and friends—no one will believe how easy it is to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 oz pancetta (diced)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, about 3-4 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the pancetta until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the tortellini. Quickly add the hot tortellini to the skillet with pancetta and pour in the egg mixture while tossing vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with black pepper and chopped parsley before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg