Tortellini Alfredo with Bacon and Peas
A savory, comforting dish with crispy bacon and sweet peas tossed in a velvety sauce. A sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs adds a delightful crunch, perfectly complementing the delectable flavors of the three cheese tortellini.
Ingredients
- BUITONI Refrigerated Three Cheese Tortellini (20 oz.)
- BUITONI Refrigerated Alfredo Sauce (15 oz.)
- Thick-cut Bacon (4 oz.), diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Method
PREPARE pasta according to package directions, set aside. During last 3 minutes of cook time add peas to pasta and water. Drain all and set aside.
HEAT large skillet over medium-high heat; cook bacon until crispy. Once bacon has crisped, add breadcrumbs to pan and stir to evenly coat in bacon fat. Cook until breadcrumbs are lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Set bacon-breadcrumb mixture aside to cool slightly.
ADD alfredo sauce to skillet and warm over medium heat, then add tortellini and peas and stir to coat evenly.
To serve, spoon tortellini into a serving bowl and top with bacon breadcrumb mixture. If using, top with chopped fresh parsley.
