Tortellini Alfredo with Bacon

Ingredienti

• 19 ozfour cheese tortelliniAmount19 ozIngredientfour cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cupbutterAmount1/2 cupIngredientbutter
• 1 cupheavy creamAmount1 cupIngredientheavy cream
• 1 1/2 cup+ 1 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
• 1/3 cuppanko breadcrumbsAmount1/3 cupIngredientpanko breadcrumbs
• 1 tspcanola oilAmount1 tspIngredientcanola oil
• 4baconAmount4Ingredientbacon slices, cooked and crumbled slices, cooked and crumbled

Preparazione

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add the tortelliniAmount19 ozIngredientfour cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen and cook according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a broiler-safe 9x9-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Slowly add the heavy creamAmount1 cupIngredientheavy cream, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and continue stirring for 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1½ cups parmesan.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon parmesan, and oil. Set aside.

4. 4

   Pour the Alfredo sauce over the pasta, topping with the breadcrumb mixture and baconAmount4Ingredientbacon slices, cooked and crumbled. Set the oven to broil on high, place the dish in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until golden on top, watching carefully. Serve.