Tortellini Carbonara

from ButterYum

makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• • 1/2 pound dried tortellini, cooked, drained, and cooled

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • Garnish: freshly chopped basil

Directions

• 1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, then remove from skillet (reserve the drippings), crumble the bacon, and set aside until needed.

  2. Lower the heat and sauté the minced garlic in reserved bacon drippings for 30-60 seconds; immediately add the crumbled bacon, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, red wine vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring until the mixture begins to bubble.

  3. Stir in the cooked tortellini and stir well to combine.

  4. Serve immediately with fresh basil.