Tortellini Mac And Cheese
45 minutes to prepare serves 6
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (20 oz.) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 (16 oz.) block Velveeta, cubed
- 6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, as needed
- Parmesan cheese, grated, as needed
PREPARATION
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat and cook onions, stirring frequently, until caramelized. 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the onions caramelize, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package instructions, or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water, and return pasta to pot over medium-low heat.
- Gently stir in cubed Velveeta, heavy cream and butter, then season generously with salt and pepper, and add in nutmeg.
- Fold in caramelized onions and sprinkle in 1/2 crumbled bacon.
- Transfer to serving bowls and serve hot, garnished with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Bacon, Butter, Cheese & Garlic
