Italian Style Tortellini Recipe

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Italian Style Tortellini
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
433
Calories
Total time
41
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cook tortellini according to the package directions.
  2. While the tortellini is cooking, remove casings from Italian sausage links.
  3. Cook sausage in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; break sausage up in to crumbled pieces and stir occasionally to prevent sticking;.
  4. While the sausage is cooking, coarsely chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Put chopped tomatoes in a 2-cup glass measuring cup; add 1 cup water and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
  6. Let tomatoes stand in water for 5 minutes.
  7. While the tomatoes are softening, add the chopped onion to the skillet with the sausage; saute/stir for 3 minutes.
  8. Add in the garlic and stir.
  9. Take the sun-dried tomatoes out of the water using a slotted spoon, reserve the liquid.
  10. Add the tomatoes and pine nuts to the skillet; stir.
  11. Cook until the sausage is not pink; if mixture is dry, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup reserved tomato liquid.
  12. Drain tortellini and transfer to a large (at least 3-quart) serving bowl.
  13. Add in the meat mixture and parmesan cheese.
  14. Toss to combine; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  15. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 433.25 Kcal (1814 kJ)
Calories from fat 311.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.6g 53%
Cholesterol 73.1mg 24%
Sodium 762.74mg 32%
Potassium 549.26mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.95g 4%
Sugars 4.36g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 8%
Protein 17.78g 36%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 115.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.96 Kcal (1176 kJ)
Calories from fat 201.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.44g 53%
Cholesterol 47.4mg 24%
Sodium 494.63mg 32%
Potassium 356.18mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.4g 4%
Sugars 2.83g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 8%
Protein 11.53g 36%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 12%
Iron 1.4mg 12%
Calcium 74.6mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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