Creamy Bacon Corn Tortellini

Ingredients

• 1.1 pounds tortellini (with your favorite filling)
• 10 ounces thick-cut bacon (sliced into lardons)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 ears corn (or 1 cup corn kernels)
• 1 ½ cups cooking cream (or half-and-half)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• chopped parsley (for serving)