Description
This creamy tortellini with smoked sausage recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender cheese tortellini in a rich sauce made with Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth, complemented by sautéed smoked sausage and bell peppers for a balanced meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 14 oz Smoked Sausage, sliced
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp Veggie Seasoning Blend
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 5.3 oz Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese
- 19 oz Frozen Cheese Tortellini
- 3 oz Shaved or Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, use up to 1 tsp)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Smoked Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sliced smoked sausage and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add diced yellow onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with the veggie seasoning blend and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted into the sauce.
- Cook Tortellini: Add the frozen cheese tortellini to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes or until the tortellini are tender and cooked through.
- Finish the Dish: Uncover the skillet, stir in the shaved or grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using. Return the browned smoked sausage to the pan and simmer uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the creamy tortellini with smoked sausage hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen the sauce. Microwave reheating is also possible; stir halfway through to ensure even heating.
- The tortellini remains al dente when freshly cooked but will soften slightly as leftovers.
- You can substitute smoked sausage with Italian sausage or turkey sausage for a different flavor profile.
- For a spicier version, increase red pepper flakes according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
