Description
Indulge in a comforting and creamy pasta dish with this Sausage Tortellini Alfredo recipe. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal, this Italian-American favorite combines savory Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, and a luscious Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sausage:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the sausage and cook until browned, then set aside.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream and broth, simmer, then stir in Parmesan, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then add to the skillet with the sausage.
- Finish the Dish: Toss to combine, add spinach if desired, and serve hot garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can substitute sausage with chicken or plant-based alternatives.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce broth or add more cheese.
- Try mushroom or spinach tortellini for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
