Baked Tortellini with Bacon

Baked Tortellini with Bacon

Prep Time: 25 minutes. Start to Finish: 35 minutes. Serves 4

Ingredients:

6 slices of bacon, sliced crosswise into ½ inch slices

1 small white onion, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt and pepper

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

19 oz cheese tortellini

½ cup grated parmesan

Directions:

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 ¼ cup parmesan; transfer to a 2-quart broilerproof baking dish and top with ¼ cup parmesan

Broil until top is golden, 3 to 5 minutes