This post is sponsored by Campbell’s. As always, all opinions are my own.
This lightning fast 20 minutes or less, 5 Ingredient Tortellini bacon Carbonara is the easiest pasta you’ll ever make! It’s another one of my prepless meals that uses Swanson® Natural Goodness Chicken Broth, 14.5 oz Can. I love using this because it’s full of flavor, low sodium, high quality and there aren’t any artificial flavors or preservatives. If you like this recipe then check out my prepless 15 chicken in garlic cream sauce. You can find all the ingredients to make this at your local Walmart.
Carbonara Ingredients:
Tortellini
Heavy whipping cream: This is for the cream sauce
Swanson® All Natural Chicken Broth (Low Sodium): I love to add this to the sauce for a nice rich flavor.
Fully cooked bacon: You can find fully cooked bacon at Walmart. It will cut your cooking time in half!
Salt and pepper:
Parsley: For garnishment but it’s not needed
How to make tortellini bacon carbonara:
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Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain set to the side.
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Cook the fully cooked bacon over medium high heat until crispy, about 3 minutes Only drain the fat if you are not using fully cooked bacon. Remove bacon and set to the side.
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To the same skillet over medium heat, add the heavy whipping cream and parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese has melted. Then add the broth. Mix well.
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Add the tortellini and bacon to the skillet and combine until coated with parmesan sauce. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with parsley (optional)
- 12 oz tortellini
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Swanson® Natural Goodness Chicken Broth 14.5 oz Can
- 9 slices bacon I used fully cooked bacon from Walmart
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper for taste
- parsley for garnishment (optional)
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Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain set to the side.
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Cook the fully cooked bacon over medium high heat until crispy, about 3 minutes Only drain the fat if you are not using fully cooked bacon. Remove bacon and set to the side.
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To the same skillet over medium heat, add the heavy whipping cream and parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese has melted. Then add the broth. Mix well.
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Add the tortellini and bacon to the skillet and combine until coated with parmesan sauce. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with parsley (optional)
Shortcuts:
The fully cooked bacon will take about 3 mins to crisp up. You can use regular turkey or beef bacon, however it will take a bit longer to cook and there will be more fat leftover. Make sure you drain off the fat.
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This is being added to my plan this week. Love the fact that minimal ingredients are used and it is kid friendly.
Yes it’s definitely kid friendly, quick and easy! Thank you!