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Cheesy Sausage & Tortellini

Cheesy Sausage & Tortellini

An easy one pot weeknight dinner with smoked sausage and cheese tortellini
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

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.
Keyword cheddar, cheddar cheese, cheese tortellini, petite diced tomatoes, semi-homemade, sharp cheddar, smoked sausage, tomatoes
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