Three Cheese Tortellini with Pancetta in a Pink Sauce
This three cheese tortellini recipe is rustic Italian comfort food dressed up for date night. Cheesy, creamy and just the right amount of fancy!
Ingredients
Method
1. Bring a large pan of water to a boil.
2. Sauté pancetta in a large frying pan over medium heat until crispy.
3. Drain on a paper towel.
4. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in the same frying pan over low heat.
6. Add onions and sauté for 10 minutes until tender.
7. Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
8. Simmer for 5 minutes.
9. Add the cream and bring to a boil.
10. Let cool.
11. Process sauce mixture in a blender until smooth.
12. Set aside.
13. Add three cheese tortellini to boiling water and cook according to packet instructions.
14. Drain and toss with sauce and cheese.
15. Top with pancetta and chopped parsley.
A recipe for cheese tortellini which is easy, elegant, and utterly irresistible.
Craving a pasta dish that’s effortlessly impressive? This three cheese tortellini recipe delivers on time and taste. The best bit is you don’t even have to make the pasta yourself, simply grab a pack of three cheese tortellini from your local Italian deli or supermarket for an easy shortcut.
To create the dish itself, start by sizzling diced Italian pancetta in a splash of extra virgin olive oil until it turns crisp and golden. Add chopped white onion and let it soften gently, then stir in a can of San Marzano tomatoes for their signature sweetness, along with chopped fresh basil. Once the sauce has simmered, swirl in a generous glug of double cream to turn it beautifully pink. Toss through the cheese tortellini until every piece is coated, then throw over some freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and a sprinkle of parsley.
This three cheese tortellini recipe is a perfect balance of indulgence and simplicity. Serve with a crisp green salad or warm focaccia for the ultimate in rustic Italian cookery.
Feeling adventurous? Bring the heat with a pinch of chilli flakes, swap pancetta for prosciutto or chorizo, or drizzle over a little truffle oil for extra decadence. However you spin it, this recipe for cheese tortellini is guaranteed to put a smile on your face! And if you fancy trying more Italian pasta classics, how about a fettuccine Alfredo, an iconic spaghetti carbonara, or a wonderful one-pot meaty rigatoni pasta bake. Bueno appetito!
