Description
A creamy and delicious dish featuring smoked sausage and tortellini in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz tortellini
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced smoked sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Smoked Sausage Alfredo Tortellini, creamy pasta, Italian dish, easy dinner