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Tortellini Al Forno

This Tortellini Al Forno recipe has cheese-filled tortellini tossed in a rich and creamy garlic Alfredo sauce. It tastes just like Olive Garden's famous dish and is super easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 531kcal
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • 20 oz. refrigerated Tortellini (I like “Giovanni Rana” brand, and I prefer cheese stuffed!)
  • 6 slices bacon uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pint half and half (equivalent to 2 cups), you can sub whole milk.
  • Salt/pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup Parmesan shredded
  • ¼ Asiago cheese shredded (can also use more Parmesan instead)
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¾ cup spinach finely shredded (optional)

Instructions

  • Use kitchen shears to cut the bacon into 2-3 inch pieces so that they equally cover the pan and cook evenly.
  • In a large skillet, (preferably cast iron), cook the bacon slowly on low heat. *Low and slow is best for bacon*.
  • Once the bacon is nearly cooked and crisp on each side, cook the tortellini in a large pot according to package instructions. Set aside.
  • Remove the cooked bacon from the pan, set aside to cool, and leave 2 Tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan. Keep the heat on low and add the garlic to the pan, cooking for about one minute.
  • Increase the heat to medium. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring constantly, until all flour is incorporated and the grease has thickened.
  • Gradually add the half and half (keep stirring). Bring the mixture to a boil and add the salt/pepper and Italian seasoning. Reduce the heat back to low and stir for about 2 more minutes.
  • Add the Parmesan, Asiago, and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until well incorporated and thick. Toss in the spinach and the Tortellini and use a rubber spatula to carefully incorporate it into the sauce.
  • Once the spinach has wilted (about 1 minute), turn off the heat. Crumble the cooled bacon into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the Tortellini. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 2.9mg