INGREDIENTS:

4 slices bacon
2 scallions, sliced thin
2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into bits
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 c. peeled, seed and chopped tomato
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 lb. cheese filled tortellini, cooked

DIRECTIONS:

In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat in skillet. Cook scallions in skillet for 1 minute. Drain scallions on paper towel. In large saucepan, cook the butter and cream over moderate heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan and bacon, crumbled. Add scallions, tomato, pepper, nutmeg and the salt. Simmer for 1 minute. Add tortellini and stir. Serves 2.

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