One-Pan Tortellini with Pancetta
 
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A delicious weeknight pasta dish that comes together in no time!
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Recipe type: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 4 oz. pancetta, diced (or bacon, diced)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • --- freshly ground pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 package (10 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 TBSP. chives, minced (optional)
Instructions
  1. In an oven-safe medium saucepan, cook the pancetta or the bacon until crisp. With a slotted spoon, transfer it to a paper towel to drain. Add the onion to the pan, season with salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes. Next, add the garlic and cook for a few minutes more until golden brown. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about one minute.
  2. Preheat the broiler on its highest setting and put the rack in the top position.
  3. To the pan add the milk, a little at a time, whisking constantly. When the milk starts to simmer, add the fresh tortellini and bring it to a boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring often for about four minutes, or until the liquid has slightly thickened. Remove from heat and mix in some of the cooked pancetta and most of the Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Top with the rest of the pancetta and Parmesan cheese and place under the broiler. Broil for one or two minutes until the top is golden, making sure not to dry out the sauce.
  4. Remove carefully from the oven, sprinkle with some chives and serve at once.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/one-pan-tortellini-with-pancetta/