Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini Delight
This dish combines the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger with cheese tortellini in a creamy sauce. It's a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 6 strips bacon chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, then drain excess fat.
- Sauté the diced onion in the skillet until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, then add Worcestershire sauce and mustard, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then add the cooked bacon back into the skillet.
- Fold in the cooked tortellini, ensuring each piece is coated in the sauce.
- Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with garlic bread or a side salad.