Description

30 minute meal are a life saver to working moms and dads. Refrigerated tortellini is the star of the recipe along with Brussels sprouts, bacon, heavy cream and Mozzarella cheese. Serve it with a side salad and garlic toast for a complete dinner.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3/4 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. warm water
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 t. kosher salt
• 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
• 16 oz. freshly shredded Mozzarella cheese (about 3 c.)
• 24 oz. refrigerated cheese or spinach tortellini

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a very large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon for about 2 minutes; add the Brussels sprouts; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until bacon is cooked through and Brussels sprouts have browned. Transfer the bacon and Brussels sprouts to a platter.
3. Remove all but 1T. bacon grease from the skillet; place the skillet back over medium-high heat. Add the garlic; cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Very carefully and slowly pour 1/2 c. warm water into the hot skillet; use a flat spatula to scrape up the brown bits.