Description
Rich and indulgent tortellini carbonara brings Italian culinary magic straight to your kitchen. Silky pasta entwined with crisp pancetta and a luxurious egg-based sauce promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 18 ounces (510 grams) Tortellini (cheese-stuffed or preferred filling)
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Pancetta or Bacon (diced)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- Freshly ground Black Pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- Additional Parmesan Cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Submerge tortellini and cook until tender, approximately 3-5 minutes. Extract 1/4 cup of starchy liquid before straining.
- Whisk eggs and parmesan in a mixing vessel until thoroughly integrated and silky in texture.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium flame. Render pancetta or bacon until golden and crisp, roughly 5-7 minutes. During the final moment, introduce minced garlic for enhanced aromatic depth. Remove from direct heat.
- Transfer drained tortellini into the skillet with rendered meat. Gently cascade egg-cheese mixture over pasta, continuously stirring to prevent thermal coagulation. Allow residual warmth to transform liquid into luxurious sauce. Incrementally introduce reserved pasta water to achieve ideal creaminess.
- Calibrate flavor profile with freshly cracked black pepper and minimal salt. Optional embellishment includes additional parmesan shavings and delicate parsley sprigs. Serve piping hot for optimal gustatory experience.
Notes
- Prevent Egg Scrambling by tempering the egg mixture with a bit of hot pasta water before adding it to the skillet, which helps create a smooth, silky sauce without curdling.
- Swap Pancetta for vegetarian options like smoked tofu or mushrooms to make the dish plant-based and equally delicious.
- Control Sauce Thickness by gradually adding reserved pasta water, ensuring a creamy texture that coats the tortellini perfectly without becoming too runny or too thick.
- Enhance Flavor Complexity by experimenting with different cheese blends like pecorino romano or aged gouda to add depth and richness to the carbonara sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg