Some nights are just plain busier than others and you just need something quick and easy. And in my opinion that’s when Homemade on a Weeknight cooking has to take a detour and go #SemiHomemade. There is nothing wrong with incorporating a store bought ingredients to your homemade sauces. Some times you just don’t have the time to do both. That’s when you need a recipes like this one for Cheesy Sausage & Tortellini.
I use a cheese tortellini for this recipe. You could go for a different filling – just as long as it will go with the flavors of smoked sausage and sharp cheddar. A veggie filling would be really nice. I like to use the refrigerator tortellini as apposed to the dried tortellini. It’s really just a preference, you can use other. The dried version may need slightly more broth as well as a little bit longer to cook.
Mostly I prefer the beef smoked sausage (the kind that is sold in the rope shape) as it has a nice smokey flavor. You can use the turkey version as well, if you are looking for a slightly different flavor, both will taste lovely. You can also use other types of sausages, as long as they can be cut into the rounds that are roughly the same size as the tortellini.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Cheesy Sausage & Tortellini
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Oil
- ½ Yellow Onion fine diced
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 lbs Smoked Sausage or kielbasa, cut into ½-inch coins
- 1 15oz can Petite Diced Tomatoes
- 1 quart Chicken Broth
- 2 20oz pkg Cheese Tortellini
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- Dried Parsley for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- In a large saute pan over medium high heat, add oil, onions and garlic. Let saute for 4 minutes then add sausage and cook until edges are browned.
- Add broth, tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring just to a bubble and reduce heat to medium.
- Add tortellini to the pot and press down so they are submerged. (add a little water if needed). Cover with lid and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir in heavy cream. Once fully combined, add shredded cheese. Stir to combine and replace lid for 5 minutes more.
- Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
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This looks delicious! The perfect comfort food for the colder months ahead.
Thanks so much for sharing with #MMBC. Have a great week! 🙂
It looks great really think the grandkids will like, but I don’t see how much Tortellini to use.
Hi Brenda! Thank you soooo much for catching that. I have updated the recipe card.
Yummy, remind me not to visit your blog while hungry! lol #Alittlebitofeverything