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TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY BACON SAUCE SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 3645kj COST $$

24 gow gee wrappers 500g Italian sausages, meat removed from casings 60g baby spinach leaves 1 tbsp thyme leaves finely grated parmesan, to serve CREAMY BACON SAUCE 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 rashers rindless bacon, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp plain flour 300ml tub thickened cream

1 Working in 6 batches, lay out gow gee wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Spoon heaped tsps sausage meat into centre of each wrapper. Brush edges with a little water. Fold, pressing into a semicircle and sealing edges. Then bring ends together, pressing to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and sausage meat, to make tortellini. 2 Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. In 2 batches, lower tortellini into water and stir once. Simmer 4-5 mins until cooked through. Drain and keep warm. 3 CREAMY BACON SAUCE Meanwhile, in a frying pan, heat oil on high. Saute bacon and onion 3-4 mins until onion is tender. Add garlic,, cook 30 seconds. Stir in flour, cook 1 min. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk in cream until smooth. Return to heat and cook, stirring, until saucee boils and thickens. Simmer 3 mins. 4 Toss cooked tortellini, spinach and thyme through hot sauce. Season to taste. Serve with finely grated parmesan.