Tortellini Alfredo with Sausage

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Tortellini Alfredo with Sausage
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 07, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until no longer pink; drain.
  3. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and serve.

Interesting Facts

  • Tortellini is a type of pasta that is traditionally filled with cheese, vegetables, or meat.
  • Italian sausage is a type of pork sausage that is seasoned with fennel seed, garlic, and other Italian herbs and spices.
  • Alfredo sauce is a creamy sauce made from butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese.