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    20 Minute Tortellini Meal Prep

    Posted: Jan 7, 2020 Last Modified: Jan 29, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This 20 Minute Tortellini Meal Prep is so easy to put together! Plus easy variations to keep the week’s meal prep exciting!

    This 20 Minute Tortellini Meal Prep is so easy to put together! Plus easy variations to keep the week's meal prep exciting!

    Easy Tortellini Meal Prep

    This tortellini meal prep has been such a lifesaver lately. It’s been so busy and my meal prep time has gotten cut down so I’ve been trying to find creative ways to make a week’s worth of lunches as fast as possible and as easy as possible.

    This tortellini meal prep is perfect if you’re short on time or if it’s your first time meal prepping and want something easy. Plus the variations for this meal prep means you can easily make a “different” meal prep per day if you’d like! This quick pasta meal prep has really been a life saver.

    This 20 Minute Tortellini Meal Prep is so easy to put together! Plus easy variations to keep the week's meal prep exciting!

    The Basics of This Tortellini Lunch

    • bacon
    • eggs
    • cheese tortellini (or stuffed tortellini of your choice)
    • peas

    basic tortellini meal prep

    How To Make This Easy Pasta Meal Prep

    • Heat your oven to 400F to cook your bacon for 15 minutes (or you can cook it on a skillet if you prefer). Break into 1 inch pieces when done.
    • While the oven is heating up, add your eggs to a pot of water and bring it up to a boil to make hard boiled eggs. I used the 7 minute method for my eggs. Dunk them in an ice bath while waiting for the rest of the components to finish cooking. See this post here to see how long you should cook your eggs to your desired yolk!
    • At the same time, bring a large pot of salted water to boil before adding in your tortellini. Cook according to the package – mine says 6-8 minutes.
    • When the tortellini is done, rinse it under cold water to keep them from sticking.
    • To assemble, divide the tortellini, bacon, peas, and cut egg into 4 airtight containers.
    • Note: to thaw the frozen peas, just have them sit in some water

    How To Add Variation To This Tortellini Meal Prep

    fish cakes

    • I love fish cakes! They’re so easy to make. To change things up, I’ll use the bacon grease to fry up a few strips of fish cakes until they’re crispy to add to the tortellini meal prep.

    pasta bacon egg and peas meal prep

    • If you want to add some more greens, you can also sauté some spinach to add to the meal prep (I again used the leftover bacon grease because why not)

    pasta bacon spinach egg peas meal prep

    Other ways to change up this tortellini meal prep are by adding:

    • ham
    • red onions
    • cherry tomatoes
    • navy beans
    • peppers
    • a creamy hummus salad dressing
    • a creamy roasted garlic dressing
    • a lemon basil vinaigrette
    This 20 Minute Tortellini Meal Prep is so easy to put together! Plus easy variations to keep the week's meal prep exciting!

    20 Minute Tortellini Meal Prep

    This 20 Minute Tortellini Meal Prep is so easy to put together! Plus easy variations to keep the week's meal prep exciting!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 5-6 strips bacon
    • 3-4 eggs
    • 350 grams cheese tortellini, or stuffed tortellini of your choice
    • 1 cup peas

    Instructions

    • Heat your oven to 400F to cook your bacon for 15 minutes (or you can cook it on a skillet if you prefer). Break into 1 inch pieces when done.
    • While the oven is heating up, add your eggs to a pot of water and bring it up to a boil to make hard boiled eggs. Dunk them in an ice bath while waiting for the rest of the components to finish cooking.
    • At the same time, bring a large pot of salted water to boil before adding in your tortellini. Cook according to the package.
    • When the tortellini is done, rinse it under cold water to keep them from sticking.
    • To assemble, divide the tortellini, bacon, peas, and cut egg into 4 airtight containers.
    • Serve with a dressing of your choice if desired.

    Notes

    • Note: to thaw the frozen peas, just have them sit in some water
    • You can either eat this as is or serve with salad dressing on the side or this lemon basil vinaigrette!
    • This meal prep can be served hot or cold.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I'm always so happy to hear about it! I'd love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I'd really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Healthy, Meal Prep
    Nutrition Disclaimer

    RESOURCES AND TIPS FOR MEAL PREPPING

    • How To Cook Chicken Breasts Perfectly
    • What Is An Instant Pot
    • Tips To Help You Meal Prep For The Week Successfully
    • Tips for Meal Prepping on a Budget
    • 7 Freezer Friendly Chicken Marinades
    • 5 Freezer Friendly Marinades
    • Meal Prep Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mealprepsupport/

    MORE COLD LUNCH IDEAS TO TRY

    • Cold Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad
    • Chicken Pepperoni Pasta Salad
    • Healthy Chicken Mason Jar Salad
    • Cold Chicken Pasta with Broccoli and Peas
    • Mango Chili Lime Chicken

    Other places to connect with me
    Instagram: @carmyshungry
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carmyycom
    Email: [email protected]

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    Carmy is a healthy-ish living blogger based in Ontario. Here, you can find healthy-ish recipes including meal prep recipes, Instant Pot recipes, air fryer recipes, and lightened-up family favorites! Follow along for easy, straightforward recipes for any cooking level.

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