Best 4 Creamy Tortellini And Sausage Recipes

Creamy tortellini and sausage is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Combining the flavorful Italian sausage with creamy tortellini and a flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can have a satisfying and comforting meal ready in no time. So get ready to indulge in a creamy and savory pasta dish that is bursting with flavor!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE

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No one will believe that just three ingredients make up this tomato sauce that tastes like it bubbled away all day on top of the stove. It's that good. -Jennifer Eggert, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
2 fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir sausage over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes or until browned. Add tomatoes and spinach; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Drain tortellini; add to sausage mixture. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM-SPINACH CREAM SAUCE

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Cheesy tortellini in a creamy mushroom and spinach sauce with sausage.

Provided by Gary Long

Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Tortellini Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 Italian sausages, removed from casings and crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tomatoes, diced
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 cremini mushrooms, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup heavy cream
¾ cup milk
½ cup finely shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (9 ounce) packages tri-colored cheese-filled tortellini

Steps:

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned, about 10 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat; add tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring as needed.
Combine cream, milk, cheese, and flour in a bowl. Add to the tomato mixture and return to a simmer. Stir occasionally until reduced, about 15 minutes.
While the sauce is reducing, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini and boil gently until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain the tortellini. Mix with the tomato sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 884.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ONE-POT CHEESY TORTELLINI AND SAUSAGE

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Get a delicious Italian dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with this easy one-pot recipe.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb cooked pork sausage, sliced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce tomato basil
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, cook sliced sausage, onion and garlic 5 to 7 minutes or until onion softens and sausage starts to brown.
Stir in sauce, tomatoes, chicken broth and tortellini. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is cooked.
Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese and basil. Serve when cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED TORTELLINI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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While this baked tortellini dish requires a bit of chopping and some stove preparation, it can be refrigerated and baked longer for a ready-to-go meal. The fresh ingredients make the dish taste a thousand times more complicated and gourmet than it really is, which is another reason this large dish is great to feed a crowd. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the delicious, creamy sauce, and prepare for compliments. Even the leftovers are to die for!

Provided by Cassie

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

30 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
1 ½ pounds Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
2 medium red bell peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small yellow squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
salt and black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups prepared marinara sauce
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and filling is hot, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir Italian sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes, breaking into bite-sized pieces as it cooks. Drain and discard grease, but do not rinse or clean the skillet. Place cooked sausage into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until slightly browned and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell peppers, zucchini, and squash; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes, Neufchatel cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat until combined and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Pour cooked tortellini into the baking dish with sausage. Add vegetable mixture and stir gently to combine. Drizzle with marinara sauce; top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 833.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of sweet and hot Italian sausage.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as chopped bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini.
If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
Be careful not to overcook the tortellini, as it will become mushy.
Serve the dish immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This creamy tortellini and sausage dish is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover tortellini or sausage. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the tortellini and sausage are cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.