Description
A rich and simple pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, and a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20-ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage, mild or spicy
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Cook cheese tortellini in salted boiling water as per package instructions, adding broccoli during the last 2-3 minutes.
- Drain tortellini and broccoli.
- Return sausage, drained tortellini, and broccoli to the skillet with sauce, toss to coat.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melt and flavor. Don’t overcook the tortellini; follow package instructions for al dente.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, sausage, garlic, Parmesan, quick dinner