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Balsamic Tortellini

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"This is a recipe that my friends love and ask for again and again! I serve it with a crusty loaf of bread and salad. All ingredients are approximate and you should vary according to your own individual tastes!"
Balsamic Tortellini Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 136 times with an average star rating of 4.1
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 slices pancetta bacon, raw
  • 1 (9 ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bacon until onion is translucent and bacon is brown; remove from skillet and drain on paper towelling.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. Return onion/bacon mixture to skillet and add cooked tortellini. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat through. Place in serving dish or bowl, sprinkle with vinegar and cheese and serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2003 by BWOODALL 
One word, awesome! I added some red bell pepper, some basil, and topped with sharp provolone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by DeafDogLover 
It was good, but not amazing. Pancetta Bacon: It will be very difficult for most people to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna 
This was good but made only two servings. I used procuitto instead of bacon. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by SPEDBUG 
This recipe is SO easy! I doubled it and served it to friends, one evening, for a last-minute... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by 2much2do 
This was really fast and easy. We probably waited too long after sprinkling on the balsamic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2003 by MISSHARRIS 
I can't say enough good things about this recipe. It is so delicious and I make it all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2003 by MARIA GRANT 
This recipe is so quick and easy - and was met with rave reviews from my husband and three... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2004 by sweetiebird 
My husband and I LOVED THIS. I'm a very inexperienced cook, and my new year's resolution was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by NJSS2000 
I thought this was very good and my husband said it was excellent. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2006 by IMVINTAGE 
I used 4 cheese tortellini & I didn't have pancetta so I subbed some diced prosciutto instead.... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Balsamic Tortellini

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 344

  • Total Fat: 22.9g
  • Cholesterol: 36mg
  • Sodium: 529mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 11.8g

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