Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Recipe

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You don't need to spend loads of time in the kitchen creating an irresistible pasta dish. Simply jazz up a jar of store bought Alfredo sauce with Italian sausage, vegetables, past and seasonings.

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Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 quarts water
1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add pasta and vegetables. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until pasta is floating and vegetables are tender; drain.
Add to skillet; mix well. Pour sauce over top. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with basil; toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 622 calories, 38 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 1,134 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Tortellini and Sausage in Taste of Home Meals in Minutes Calendar Annual 2003, p1