Stick Butter Tortellini (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy tortellini with butter, sausage, and parmesan, ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
1 lb Italian chicken sausage, sliced
→ Pasta
02 -
24 oz cheese tortellini
→ Sauces & Dairy
03 -
1 stick (4 oz) garlic and herb butter
04 -
2 tsp minced garlic
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1 cup heavy cream
06 -
4 oz garlic and herb whipped cream cheese
07 -
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
08 -
1.5 tsp black pepper
09 -
1.5 tsp onion powder
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2 tsp Italian seasoning
11 -
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Broth & Herbs
12 -
1.5 cups beef broth
13 -
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Slice Italian chicken sausage and cook over medium-high heat in a large pot until fully browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
02 -
Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic and herb butter along with minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for approximately 1 minute until fragrant.
03 -
Incorporate black pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour in beef broth followed by heavy cream and stir to combine.
04 -
Add cheese tortellini and whipped cream cheese to the pot, stir well. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until tortellini are tender and sauce thickens.
05 -
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, then return cooked sausage to the pot. Mix thoroughly to coat sausage in sauce before serving.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
For a thicker sauce, allow to simmer uncovered a few minutes before adding tortellini.
02 -
Adjust red pepper flakes to suit preferred spice level.
03 -
Use fresh herbs for a brighter flavor, adding them right before serving.