March 26 - Saturday

Baked Tortellini with Bacon

This was Very rich.

4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper
1 T flour
2 cups milk
2 8 oz packages cheese tortellini
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Heat Broiler with rack in top position in a medium saucepan
cook bacon over medium hear 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 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 1/4 cup Parmesan, Transfer to a 2- quart broiler proof baking dish and top with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Boil until top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

served this with a salad.