Creamy Bacon Tortellini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

22 oz fresh tortellini
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 None leek, pale section only, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2.5 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 6-7 mins, or until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook bacon for 2 mins, or until browned. Set aside. Add leek and garlic. Cook for 5 mins, or until leek softens. Add stock and cream. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins, or until sauce thickens slightly. Add pasta, 1/2 the cheese and 1/2 the chives. Toss to combine.
Distribute between serving bowls. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, chives and ground black pepper.