Sausage Tortellini Alfredo |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A wonderful combination of rich alfredo sauce and three cheese tortellini -with veggies and Italian sausage to make matters worse (or better!). This is not for the faint of heart for calories, but that's why they invented the just a garden salad for me lunch! :) This recipe looks fancy enough for company but uses pre-made sauces and pasta for convenience. I have used Buitoni refrigerated pasta and sauce as well as those listed in the recipe. Using homemade versions could only make it tastier! Ingredients:
8 ounces mild italian sausage |
2 tablespoons garlic, minced |
4 ounces portabella mushrooms, sliced |
1 small green pepper, sliced in 1/4-inch strips |
1 medium onion, sliced in 1/4-inch strips |
black pepper, to taste |
parmesan cheese, to taste |
12 ounces prepared alfredo sauce, such as ragu |
16 ounces prepared tortellini, such as bertolli |
Directions:
1. Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Drain and hold warm.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, break up Italian sausage and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, mushrooms, onions and peppers. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until sausage is no longer pink.
4. Add alfredo sauce and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until flavors are well blended, or until you can't wait any longer. (try to hold out at least 10 minutes).
5. Add drained pasta to skillet and stir well to combine. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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