Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
with Bacon and Parmesan- Egg
- Milk
- Wheat
Bacon really does go with everything, especially a rich tomato sauce, packed with savoury mushrooms! Pillowy cheese-stuffed tortellini are the perfect pasta to sop up all those delicious flavours.
Ingredients
350 g
Cheese Tortellini
(Contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat)
100 g
Bacon Strips
370 mL
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
56 g
Baby Spinach
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
113 g
Mushrooms
1 tsp
Chili Flakes
1 unit
Chicken Broth Concentrate
Not included in your delivery
0.31 tsp
Salt*
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
¼ tsp
Sugar*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups water and 1 tbsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add tortellini to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2-3 min. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water (use same for 4 ppl), then drain and return tortellini to the same pot, off heat.
Meanwhile, cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add bacon and 2 tbsp water (dbl for 4 ppl) to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crispy and water has evaporated, 6-8 min.** Remove the pan from the heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside, reserving bacon fat in the pan.
Meanwhile, on a clean surface, roughly chop spinach. Thinly slice mushrooms.
Heat the same pan (from step 2) with reserved bacon fat over medium-high. When hot, add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 min. Season with 1/2 tsp garlic salt (dbl for 4 ppl) and pepper.
Reduce heat to medium. Add crushed tomatoes, broth concentrate, reserved pasta water and 1/4 tsp sugar (dbl for 4 ppl) to the pan with mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 3-4 min. Add sauce, spinach and 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl) to the large pot with tortellini. Place over medium heat, then stir until spinach wilts, 1-2 min. Season with 1/4 tsp salt (dbl for 4 ppl) and pepper, to taste.
Divide cheese tortellini between bowls. Sprinkle over bacon and Parmesan. Sprinkle with chili flakes, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, praising the bacon and Parmesan. Some found it a bit plain or too tomato-heavy; consider adding herbs or spices for more depth.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, though some noted it took longer than the recipe suggested. Consider pre-dicing the bacon to save time.
- Suggestions: Try adding red wine or cream to enhance the sauce. For less saltiness, skip salting the pasta water and adjust seasoning at the end.
- Portions: Portion sizes were generally good, with some finding it filling and others wishing for more pasta or protein.
- Variations: Some preferred pesto sauce over tomato. Consider offering chicken as an alternative to bacon for a different protein option.
