Italian Sausage Tortellini Recipe
Crumbled Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, creamy marinara, basil
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Ingredients
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Protein
Pasta
Sauce
Herbs
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Italian Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 2
Cook the Tortellini
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Combine Ingredients
- 3
Mix Sausage and Sauce
Once the sausage is cooked, reduce heat to low, and stir in the creamy marinara sauce. Allow to simmer for about 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 4
Combine Tortellini
Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet with the sausage and sauce mixture. Gently toss to combine, ensuring the tortellini is well coated with the sauce.
Garnish and Serve
- 5
Add Fresh Basil
Chop the fresh basil and sprinkle over the top of the tortellini mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve
Serve the Italian sausage tortellini hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.
