Tortellini with ricotta, spinach & bacon

Name: Tortellini with ricotta, spinach & bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 250 grams pack filled tortellini (we used ricotta & spinach); 2 rashers lean back bacon; 25 grams walnut pieces; 1 zest ½ lemon, juice of; 1 Tbsp finely grated parmesan, plus extra for serving; 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for serving; 100 grams salad spinach; 2 Tbsps ricotta

Tortellini with ricotta, spinach & bacon might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 337 calories, 14g of protein, and 19g of fat each. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up juice of lemon, rashers back bacon, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Ricotta Tortellini, Tortellini with Salmon-Ricotta Sauce, and Spotlight Ingredient: Spinach (: Spinach Ricotta Shells).

Instructions

Heat the grill. Boil the pasta according to pack instructions, then tip into a colander and cool under gently running water. Meanwhile, grill the bacon on a baking tray until golden and crisp at the edges. When almost ready, tip the walnuts onto the tray to toast a little. Snip the bacon into strips.

Ingredients you will need

Walnuts

Bacon

Pasta

Toast

Water

Equipment you will use

Baking Pan

Colander

Grill

Mix the lemon zest and juice, Parmesan and oil in a large bowl. Season with pepper, then tip in the spinach, tortellini, bacon and walnuts. Toss well, add the ricotta in small blobs, then gently toss. Season to taste, then serve with a drizzle more oil and more Parmesan, if you like.

Ingredients you will need

Lemon Zest