Boil a large pot of salted water, add tortelloni + cook 4-6 min until al dente, then drain + return to pot; reserve ¼ cup pasta water

Heat skillet over medium; add bacon + cook, flipping frequently, until browned + cooked through, 4-6 min; let cool slightly + crumble into bite-size pieces

Finely chop 1-2 cloves garlic; heat 2 tbsp oil in skillet over medium; sauté garlic until fragrant + starting to toast; turn heat to low, carefully stir in pasta water + ¼-1/2 cup cheese, season with lots of pepper

Divide tortelloni to plates; drizzle on sauce + crumbled bacon-Chef era unlocked!