Tortellinis style mac and cheese au bacon Tortellinis style mac and cheese au bacon
Comfort food takes on an even more decadent form with these bacon mac 'n' cheese tortellini. Villa Raviolis cheese tortellini, already indulgent thanks to their filling of fresh ricotta and aged Romano cheese, replace the classic pasta of mac 'n' cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 bag of Villa Ravioli cheese tortellini (400g)
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) of 35% cooking cream
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) of grated cheddar cheese
Also plan for:
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of butter
Optional:
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) chopped green onions
Steps
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain.
- In the same pan, cook the bacon for 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Drain the bacon and place it on paper towels. Remove any excess grease from the pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually pour in the cream while whisking. Bring to a boil while whisking, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes over low heat.
- Remove from heat, add the grated cheddar and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return the tortellini to the pan and stir gently.
- When ready to serve, garnish with bacon and, if desired, green onions.
