Balsamic Tortellini

Name: Balsamic Tortellini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
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

Rating: 4.11 stars

211 Ratings
158 Reviews
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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!

By Kimber

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Step 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.

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Step 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.
Step 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

344 calories; protein 11.8g 24% DV; carbohydrates 23.6g 8% DV; fat 22.9g 35% DV; cholesterol 35.8mg 12% DV; sodium 529.5mg 21% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (158)

Most helpful positive review

BWOODALL

04/17/2003

One word awesome! I added some red bell pepper some basil and topped with sharp provolone cheese instead of the parmasean. There were no leftovers even though it was just me and my husband - - - it was that good! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

RogueOnion8

12/29/2004

It was good but not amazing. Pancetta Bacon: It will be very difficult for most people to find at the local grocery store. It is a fancy style of bacon that is made from the same cuts as standard bacon but is generally more expensive and curred over a longer period of time using salt. Regular bacon will suffice. This recipe was interesting and had good flavor but lacked the kick I usually look for. I DO recommend everyone trying this at least once. This will not be a part of my regular rotation. Read More

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211 Ratings

5 star values: 99
4 star values: 67
3 star values: 21
2 star values: 17
1 star values: 7

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BWOODALL

04/17/2003

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RogueOnion8

12/29/2004

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Anonymous

03/02/2004

My husband and I LOVED THIS. I'm a very inexperienced cook and my new year's resolution was to cook a lot more. This couldn't have been easier and the taste seems sophisticated to my inexperienced palate. I would even serve this to my mother in law if she weren't a heartless hag! Read More

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schmerna

07/23/2003

This was good but made only two servings. I used procuitto instead of bacon. Read More

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IMVINTAGE

05/02/2006

I used 4 cheese tortellini & I didn't have pancetta so I subbed some diced prosciutto instead. I'm pretty sure that the reviewers who said that the 2 tbp. olive oil was a typo & that balsamic vinegar should be used instaed are correct but I love browned butter & took the suggestion to add 2 tbp. of that (in addition to the balsamic vinegar.) I also added some minced garlic & some italian seasoning. This was far from bland...even my 3 year old grandson liked it. But he has a sophisticated palate for his age & he is very appreciative of anything we cook together. All in all it was a nice change of pace for lunch. Read More

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2much2do

02/08/2003

This was really fast and easy. We probably waited too long after sprinkling on the balsamic vinegar to eat it. The vinegar had soaked into the pasta and wasn't very strong. But this was a great way to cut out the fattening alfredo sauce I usually serve with tortellini. I will make this again. Read More

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SPEDBUG

02/08/2003

This recipe is SO easy! I doubled it and served it to friends one evening for a last-minute dinner party. I couldn't find the pancetta bacon at my local grocery store and didn't have the time to go to the Italian grocer so I substituted proscuitto ham for the bacon. Everyone raved over the recipe. It's definitely one I'll use again and again...next time with the bacon though! Read More

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MARIA GRANT

02/05/2003

This recipe is so quick and easy - and was met with rave reviews from my husband and three boys (5 years old and younger). I varied from the recipe by tossing the pasta with browned butter instead of olive oil. Yum! Read More

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