Baked Tortellini with Bacon

By mamapig

Cheese tortellini get brown and bubbly under the broiler with the help of a simple white sauce and Parmesan cheese. Crisp bacon pieces add even more flavor.

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2" pieces
• 1 sm white onion, diced medium
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 cup whole milk
• 2 pkg (8.8 oz. each) cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Details

Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Add onion and garlic to pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds

Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Add tortellini and bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until liquid has thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Transfer to a 2-quart broilerproof baking dish and top with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Broil until top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.