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Bacon and Egg Tortellini

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Alex Lau

Are filled pastas still good at room temperature? This tortellini recipe proves that they are; if you don’t have tortellini or ravioli on hand, use any short, ridged pasta, such as fusilli or penne rigate.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings

Ingredients

2 slices bacon
2 large eggs
6 ounces cheese tortellini
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon over medium heat in a large skillet, turning once, until crisp, 5–7 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; reserve 2 Tbsp. bacon fat, then wipe out skillet. Let bacon cool, then break into small pieces.

    Step 2

    Cover eggs (older eggs will be easier to peel) with cold water in a medium heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then immediately cover and remove pan from heat. Let stand 7 minutes (this yields a hard-boiled egg with a jammy yolk; if you like your eggs more cooked, increase cooking time by 2–3 minutes). Transfer eggs to a large bowl of ice water. Peel eggs, then slice into half moons.

    Step 3

    Cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Add reserved bacon, bacon fat, eggs, and chives. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.

    Step 4

    Do Ahead: Hard-boiled eggs can be made up to 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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