Description
Creamy Tortellini with Smoked Sausage is a rich and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender cheese tortellini simmered in a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, Boursin cheese, and Parmesan. Slices of smoky sausage and sautéed bell peppers add a savory depth to this quick and comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 14 oz Smoked Sausage, sliced
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp Veggie Seasoning Blend
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 5.3 oz Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese
- 19 oz Frozen Cheese Tortellini
- 3 oz Shaved or Grated Parmesan
- 1/2-1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, optional
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the sliced smoked sausage and sauté until nicely browned. Once browned, remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the same skillet. Season with the veggie seasoning blend, and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese, stirring until the cheese completely melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Cook Tortellini: Add the frozen cheese tortellini to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pan, reduce the heat to a low simmer, and cook for 10 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Uncover the skillet and stir in the shaved or grated Parmesan cheese along with the optional red pepper flakes. Return the cooked sausage to the pan and let everything simmer briefly until the sauce thickens. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the creamy tortellini and sausage hot, straight from the pan. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce. Alternatively, microwave and stir halfway through for even heating.
- Texture: The tortellini stays al dente when freshly cooked but may soften slightly as leftovers.
- Substitutions: Use turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option. Vegetable broth can replace chicken broth for a lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
