Tortellini Al Forno

Step 1 -In a large skillet, cook the bacon slowly on low heat until cooked and crisp on each side.

Step 2 -Once the bacon is almost finished cooking, cook the tortellini in a large pot according to the package directions.

Step 3 -Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate, leaving 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 4 -Add the garlic to the bacon grease and cook on low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5 -Increase the heat to medium and gradually whisk the flour into the garlic mixture, stirring constantly, until all the flour is incorporated and the grease has thickened.

Step 6 -Gradually add the half-and-half to the flour mixture, while stirring constantly.

Step 7 -Bring the mixture to a boil and season with the salt, the pepper, and the Italian seasoning.

Step 8 -Reduce the heat to low and cook the sauce mixture, while stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.

Step 9 -Add the parmesan, the Asiago, and the mozzarella to the sauce mixture, stirring until well incorporated and thick.

Step 10 -Toss the spinach and the tortellini into the sauce mixture using a rubber spatula to carefully incorporate the sauce and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 1 minute.

Step 11 -Transfer the pasta mixture away from the heat.

Step 12 -Crumble the cooled bacon into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the pasta mixture.

Step 13 -Serve.