Balsamic Tortellini Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Balsamic Tortellini recipe – a simple yet elegant dish ready in under 30 minutes! Bursting with flavor from the sweet balsamic vinegar and salty parmesan cheese, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. Feel free to adjust the ingredient quantities to your liking; more parmesan is always welcome! #balsamic #tortellini #pasta #easyrecipe #quickdinner #italianfood #weeknightmeal

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 739.5 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Balsamic Tortellini

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 pound cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil (optional)

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How to Make Balsamic Tortellini

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 4 slices of bacon, cooked until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Remove bacon and onion from skillet; set aside and drain on paper towels.
  4. Cook 1 pound of cheese tortellini according to package directions.
  5. Return the cooked onion and bacon to the skillet. Add the cooked tortellini.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

73g

Carbs

22g

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