Bring Home The Bacon Tortelloni

Once water is boiling, add tortelloni to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 3-4 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together marinara sauce, garlic powder, 2 TBSP milk, ¼ tsp sugar, and ¼ tsp salt (4 TBSP milk, ½ tsp sugar, and ½ tsp salt for 4 servings). (Add a pinch of chili flakes from your pantry if you like things spicy!)

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for bacon over medium-high heat. Add marinara mixture to pan and cook until simmering and warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in drained tortelloni, cream cheese, half the bacon, and 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings). Add splashes of reserved pasta cooking water as needed until tortelloni are coated in a creamy sauce.