Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sausage Tortellini
A comforting bowl of tortellini enveloped in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with savory sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the tortellini by cooking according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil until beautifully browned.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the creamy base by pouring in the heavy cream and stirring gently as it simmers.
- Melt in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce transforms into a rich, smooth delight.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the sauce, ensuring they are generously coated.
- Season to perfection with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
To make it lighter, swap heavy cream for half-and-half or nut milk, and use turkey sausage for leaner options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg