Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini (Print Version)
Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and creamy sauces combine for a cozy, flavor-packed dish topped with melted mozzarella.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound Italian sausage
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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15 ounces Alfredo sauce (Rao's recommended)
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15 ounces marinara sauce (Rao's recommended)
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19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Parsley flakes, for garnish
# Steps:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and chopped onion, cooking until the sausage is fully browned and onions are softened. Drain excess grease.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in minced garlic, Alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly to blend flavors.
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Incorporate frozen cheese tortellini, ensuring pasta is coated in the sauce. Cover and cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is tender and heated through.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the tortellini mixture. Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven for a few minutes, or keep covered on the stove, until cheese is fully melted.
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Finish with a garnish of parsley flakes. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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For additional flavor, use a blend of hot and sweet Italian sausage. Ensure tortellini remains al dente by monitoring cooking time closely.