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Spinach and Bacon Tortellini With Fire Roasted Tomatoes In Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo Sauce

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: alfredo, bacon, pasta, roasted red peppers, spinach, tortellini
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Country Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes drained
  • 1 jar alfredo sauce
  • 15 oz roasted red peppers
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups Italian cheese
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray. (I use Pam)
  • In a large cast iron skillet, fry 1 lb bacon that has been cut into 1 inch pieces.
  • When bacon is starting to brown, add onion and garlic to skillet. Continue to cook until bacon is done.
  • Remove bacon, onions and garlic from skillet and set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine alfredo sauce (I use Classico Four Cheese Alfredo), roasted red peppers, 1/3 cup water and bacon drippings. Pulse until peppers are broken down and sauce is blended well.
  • Place 1/2 of the tortellini along the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Top tortellini with 1/2 of the bacon and onion mixture.
  • Pour 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes on top of bacon mixture.
  • Layer 1/2 bag of spinach on top of tomatoes. Spinach can be cut into smaller pieces if desired.
  • Pour 1/2 of the sauce over spinach and spread out.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning over sauce.
  • Top with 1 cup Italian cheese.
  • Repeat layers one more time, finishing by topping final cheese layer with parsley.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, remove foil and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese begins to brown.