3609. TORTELLINI with BACON and GREENS

serves four


1 pound cheese or meat tortellini

4 ounces sliced bacon

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cups arugula (about 1 bunch)

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 

Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Reserve the bacon and discard the drippings. Wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat. Add the butter and swirl or stir with a wooden spoon as it starts to foam and sputter. Remove from heat as soon as it begins to turn golden brown and smells nutty, about 1 minute. Break the bacon into small pieces and add to the skillet with the arugula, salt, pepper, and cooked tortellini; toss well. Divide among individual bowls.

 

 

bacon recipe source: Sara Quessenberry, Real Simple (@realsimple), April 2007