Three cheese tortellini is a delightful pasta dish that combines tender pasta, a flavorful cheese filling, and a creamy Italian sausage marinara sauce. This delicious meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner and is sure to be a hit with family and friends. The tortellini is filled with a mixture of cheeses, often including ricotta, Parmesan, and Asiago, which gives it a rich and creamy flavor. The Italian sausage and marinara sauce add a savory and tangy touch to the dish. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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THREE-CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE MARINARA
This is a dish I invented to try and get my picky-eater son to eat something other than macaroni and cheese, hotdogs, or hamburgers! He always thought regular marinara sauce was too "strong tasting"....I think it is just too acidic for him. However, he loves cheese and loves italian sausage. Much to my surprise, I have found that I love this dish as well. I prefer to make the sauce myself, but if you are pressed for time, substitute your favorite pre-made sauce and just add the italian sausage and cream. If you aren't a fan of italian sausage, substitute 1/2 the sausage for ground beef or ground turkey. The rosemary is optional. I like it, but some don't like the taste. If you don't have a picky eater, I would add some mushrooms and possibly some bell peppers. I think those would be nice with the dish.
Provided by breezermom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large, heavy stockpot or dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up to the consistency you desire.
- Add the onions and cook until they are soft. Drain the grease from the pot.
- Add garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, parsley, marjoram, sugar, salt, pepper, and rosemary (if desired). When adding the water, consider how long you will be simmering. The water helps to merge the flavors, but you do not want the sauce to be too thin. If you will be simmering your sauce for a shorter amount of time, add less water. Stir all these ingredients together and bring to a slow boil.
- Stir in red wine.
- Simmer on low for at least an hour. Then add the cheeses and the heavy cream. Stir well, until the cream and cheeses are well blended into the sauce. Stir occasionally while the tortellini is cooking to prevent the sauce from sticking and to prevent the cream from scorching.
- Bring water to a boil in another pot for the tortellini. Add a little olive oil to prevent the tortellini from sticking. Once the water comes to a boil, add the tortellini. Cook according to the package directions.
- I usually reserve some of the sauce for spaghetti for another day -- I add some sauteed mushrooms then. I try to ration the sauce to the amount of tortellini. If you like lots of sauce, use all the sauce. But if not, save some for another pasta dish. It freezes well. At my house, it never lasts long enough to freeze!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.8, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 116.9, Sodium 2270, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 28
THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE, FENNEL AND TOMATO CREAM
Recipe inspired by Food Network Star
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to directions, reserving ½ cup water.
- Brown sausage in a large nonstick skillet, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes. Add fennel, shallots and pepper flakes, stirring until softened, 4 minutes. Add wine; simmer until evaporated slightly, 3 minutes.
- Add half & half and marinara; simmer, 5 minutes. Add tortellini, Parmesan, basil and fennel fronds. Stir to coat. Adjust sauce with reserved pasta water.
- Divide into serving bowls.
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CHEESY ITALIAN TORTELLINI
This easy cheesy slow cooker dish is my family's favorite. Make it once and I bet you'll make it once a month from now on.
Provided by TRACY STALLARD
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 8h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
- Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 7 to 8 hours.
- Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1185.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY ITALIAN TORTELLINI
Two types of meat pair well with tortellini, cheese, marinara sauce and mushrooms. Buon appetito!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
- Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beef mixture, marinara sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes in cooker.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
- Stir in tortellini; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until tortellini are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1700 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 1/2 g
TORTELLINI MARINARA
"My family loves this with a loaf of crusty French bread and green beans," relates Rita Perez of Roseville, California. She sometimes warms the savory supper in the slow cooker, but you'll find that it comes together very quickly on the stovetop.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. , Drain tortellini; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM-SPINACH CREAM SAUCE
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
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
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
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
CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, buy your ingredients from a local farmer's market or grocery store.
- Don't overcook the tortellini: Tortellini should be cooked al dente, meaning they should be tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked tortellini will be mushy and bland.
- Use a good quality marinara sauce: The marinara sauce is the base of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sauce. Look for a sauce that is made with fresh tomatoes and herbs.
- Add some vegetables to the sauce: If you want to add some extra vegetables to your dish, you can sauté some chopped onions, peppers, or mushrooms and add them to the sauce.
- Serve the dish with a side of crusty bread: Crusty bread is the perfect way to soak up the delicious sauce. You can also serve the dish with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Three-cheese tortellini with creamy Italian sausage marinara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of creamy sausage, flavorful marinara sauce, and tender tortellini is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better.
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