Pork Tortellini Skillet Bake with Cream Sauce, Bacon, and Peas

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Step 2

Chop your Smithfield Applewood Smoked Bacon Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet into small cubes.

Step 3

In a large oven-safe skillet, over medium-high heat, sear the pork loin filet on all sides until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 40 seconds to a minute.

Step 6

Add flour into the pan and stir it into the melted butter so you have a thick paste.

Step 7

While still over medium-high heat, gradually whisk milk/cream into the pan until completely combined and mixture is smooth.

Step 8

Add salt, pepper, paprika, stirring until combined and smooth.

Step 9

Stir in pork, peas, and cooked bacon.

Step 10

Add the tortellini and 2/3 cup parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir to make sure it is coated with the sauce and well combined.

Step 11

Add the remaining cup of cream/milk to get a better consistency. Eye ball this, if it is runny, you don’t need to add it, but if it is thick, add some so there is liquid that the tortellini can soak up to soften.

Step 12

Top with remaining 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.

Step 13

Bake for 10 minutes until sauce is bubbly and pasta is hot throughout.

Step 14

Garnish with fresh herbs (basil or thyme) and more bacon if desired. Serve hot.