Description
Creamy Italian Tortellini Carbonara brings classic Roman flavors to your dinner table with rich pancetta, eggs, and parmesan cheese. Comfort meets elegance in this quick weeknight meal you can savor in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) cheese tortellini
- 4 ounces (113 grams) pancetta or bacon, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/100 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, then carefully slide the tortellini into the bubbling liquid, cooking until they float and become tender.
- Transfer the cooked tortellini to a colander, allowing excess water to drain completely.
- Place a heavy skillet over medium heat and introduce diced pancetta, rendering the fat and creating crispy, golden edges.
- Remove the pancetta from the skillet, leaving behind the flavorful rendered fat.
- Crack fresh eggs into a mixing bowl, incorporating finely grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper, whisking until smooth and well-combined.
- Return the skillet to medium-low heat and gently reintroduce the drained tortellini and crispy pancetta.
- Pour the silky egg mixture over the pasta, continuously stirring to create a creamy, luxurious coating that envelops each tortellini.
- Remove from heat the moment the sauce transforms into a glossy, velvety texture, ensuring the eggs do not scramble.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, optionally garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Quickly cook tortellini to avoid overcooking and maintain a perfect al dente texture.
- Use high-quality pancetta for an authentic, rich flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Temper egg mixture carefully to prevent scrambling by adding hot pasta slowly and stirring continuously.
- Substitute pancetta with bacon or vegetarian bacon bits to accommodate different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg