Description
Indulge in a creamy and satisfying one-pot meal with this Sausage Tortellini Alfredo recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Italian-American dish combines savory Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich Alfredo sauce for a comforting dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Italian Sausage Tortellini Alfredo:
Instructions
- Cook the Italian Sausage: In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage until browned; set aside.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until slightly thickened.
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook according to package instructions.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tortellini, sausage, and spinach to the sauce; heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use frozen tortellini—just cook according to package instructions.
- For added flavor, use a mix of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Omit spinach or substitute with kale if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
