Tortellini a la Carbonara

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Tortellini a la Carbonara). A rich, creamy sauce with bacon and tortellini pasta. Tortellini means 'little twists' in Italian and is rumored to have been shaped after Venus's navel.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Tortellini a la Carbonara

Ingredients

3 cups spinach tortellini

3 egg yolks

4 cups heavy whipping cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 pound bacon

Italian Herb Bread I

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Meanwhile in a medium bowl mix egg yolks cream and cheese.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain crumble and set aside.

Step 3

Add tortellini and bacon to carbonara sauce; cook sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring constantly.

Nutritional Information

Tortellini a la Carbonara

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 1640.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.4g 73%

Carbohydrates: 27.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 154.9g 238%

Saturated Fat: 78.9g 395%

Cholesterol: 693.1mg 231%

Vitamin A Iu: 4710.4IU 94%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.7mg 83%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 2.2mg 4%

Folate: 58.1mcg 15%

Calcium: 506.9mg 51%

Iron: 3mg 16%

Magnesium: 56.3mg 20%

Potassium: 557mg 16%

Sodium: 1536.7mg 62%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 50%

Calories From Fat: 1394.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.