blt tortellini

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south shore, MA
Updated on Aug 9, 2014

An elevated, fun twist on a classic BLT.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces cheese tortellini, fresh
  • 5 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes (packed in herbs and oil), drained of liquid, sliced into strips
  • 2 cups arugula

How To Make blt tortellini

  • Step 1
    Add slices of bacon into a large non preheated skillet. Turn heat to medium. Cook until nicely browned and crisp, stirring often. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate, set aside.
  • Step 2
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, generously. Add tortellini and gently boil 7-9 minutes.
  • Step 3
    While tortellini is cooking: Discard all except 1 tsp of bacon grease from skillet. Return skillet back to medium heat, add sun dried tomatoes.
  • Step 4
    When tortellini is done, transfer tortellini to skillet, using a slotted spoon. Stir. If mixture seems dry a little bit of pasta cooking water.
  • Step 5
    Stir in arugula. Continue to cook over medium heat until arugula is wilted. Add bacon back to pan, stir and serve.

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Category: Pasta
Keyword: #arugula
Keyword: #tortellini
Keyword: #bacon
Keyword: #pasta
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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