Tortellini Carbonara

By TrayH

Creamy Tortellini Carbonara sent in by Cathy Croyle calls for only five ingredients and comes together in mere moments. The Davidsville, Pennsylvania cook simmers a rich bacon and Parmesan cheese sauce in one pan while boiling packaged tortellini to perfection in another. Then she combines the two to create a memorable main dish. "Add more cheese or additional parsley to the sauce to fit your family's taste,"

Ingredients

• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms

Preparation

Step 1

* Cook tortellini according to package directions.

* Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute mushrooms.

* Combine the mushrooms, bacon, cream, parsley and cheese; cook over medium heat until heated through.

* Drain tortellini; toss with cream sauce. Serve immediately