Beef Quick Main

Tortellini with bacon, tomato, chilli and baby spinach

Name: Tortellini with bacon, tomato, chilli and baby spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 rindless short-cut bacon rashers, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes; 700ml bottle tomato passata (sieved tomatoes); 500g fresh or frozen beef tortellini; 150g baby spinach leaves; Shaved parmesan and basil leaves, to serve

Rate now

05m

20m

Tortellini with bacon, tomato, chilli and baby spinach

Jump to recipe

A hearty meal that can be prepared in less than half an hour? Look no further than these delicious tortellini.

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 rindless short-cut bacon rashers, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
700ml bottle tomato passata (sieved tomatoes)
500g fresh or frozen beef tortellini
150g baby spinach leaves
Shaved parmesan and basil leaves, to serve

Method

1.

Heat the oil in a large frypan over high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp. Reduce heat to medium, add the garlic and chilli, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the passata and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2.

Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to packet directions, then drain. Return the tortellini to the saucepan, add the sauce and spinach, then toss to coat.
3.

Divide among serving bowls and serve immediately topped with parmesan and basil.