TORTELLINI WITH BACON AND PEAS

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Add an authentic Italian touch to refrigerated tortellini with hearty bacon andfrozen sweet peas.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled spinach tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag)
2 tablespoons whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook tortellini as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bacon in oil, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; discard drippings.
Add peas to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tortellini and reserved cooking water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until peas are thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.4, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1565.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g