Balsamic Tortellini Recipe
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Balsamic Tortellini

By: Kimber 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (139)

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 344 | Total Fat: 22.9g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2003 by BWOODALL   view full review
One word, awesome! I added some red bell pepper, some basil, and topped with sharp provolone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by RogueOnion8   view full review
It was good, but not amazing. Pancetta Bacon: It will be very difficult for most people...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
This was good but made only two servings. I used procuitto instead of bacon.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2004 by sweetiebird   view full review
My husband and I LOVED THIS. I'm a very inexperienced cook, and my new year's resolution was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by SPEDBUG   view full review
This recipe is SO easy! I doubled it and served it to friends, one evening, for a last-minute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by 2much2do   view full review
This was really fast and easy. We probably waited too long after sprinkling on the balsamic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
I used 4 cheese tortellini & I didn't have pancetta so I subbed some diced prosciutto instead....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2003 by MISSHARRIS   view full review
I can't say enough good things about this recipe. It is so delicious and I make it all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2003 by MARIA GRANT   view full review
This recipe is so quick and easy - and was met with rave reviews from my husband and three...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by NJSS2000   view full review
I thought this was very good and my husband said it was excellent.

 

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