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Tortellini Sausage Alfredo
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 2
I invented this dish for my kids when were young using all the things they like—sausage, mushrooms, onions, green pepper and pasta. It's still a favorite with them today.—Nelson Wandrey, Paulden, Arizona
Ingredients:
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese or spinach tortellini
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
dash ground nutmeg
1/4 pound johnsonville® mild ground italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups milk
1-1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring 2 qts. water to a boil. Add the tortellini, oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and nutmeg. Cook according to package directions until pasta is tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, green pepper and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Drain tortellini; add to the sausage mixture. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Worcestershire sauce. Yield: 2 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com