Smoked Sausage Alfredo Tortellini
A comforting dish of tortellini embraced in rich Alfredo sauce with savory smoked sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
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.
- Sizzle the smoked sausage in a large skillet heated with olive oil over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle 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 creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad. A crisp Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg