iCook: Torts Pasta

My own version of spicy Bacon and Mushroom Organic Tortellini Formaggio smothered in rich homemade tomato sauce, with parmesan and romano cheese.

With the convenience of pasta and pasta sauces plus the ability to make bulk quantities of pasta (and freezer-friendly!), pasta dishes are a super easy go-to option for quick and easy dinners.

Adding different meat and vegetables, or choosing between cream or tomato-based sauces means that you have unlimited options. One could never get sick of pasta.

Thanks to Tertia – my officemate – for sharing this idea. I just added some ingredients to make it ‘my own’ Torts Pasta.

INGREDIENTS:

•           250g Tortellini

•           400 grams of Bacon

•           1 can of sliced Mushrooms

•           8-10 overripe tomatoes

•           2 Tablespoons of Butter

•           1 ginisa mix

•           1/2 teaspoon Salt

•           Ground Pepper

•           Grated Parmesan and Romano cheese

Boil your water , add the oil and salt, then your organic tortellini . Stir until cooked throughout (15-20min). Stir consistently.

Strain your torts.

Meanwhile , prepare your homemade tomato sauce

Cut up 400g of regular bacon and fry. Remove from pan.

Pour out bacon fat from pan but do not wash the pan.

Add some butter to pan.

Cut up 8-9 overripe tomatoes and fry with salt, ground black pepper and ginisa mix until broken down into a sauce.

Add sliced mushroom and bacon to the sauce and reduce until thick.

You may add ground chili if you want it to be spicy.

Serve on tortellini with freshly grated parmesan and romano cheese.

Bon appetit!