Tortellini with Sausage and Mascarpone
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.93 out of 5 stars
(41)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, crumbled
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups of your favorite red sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 9-ounce package refrigerated tortellini
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Take the sausage meat out of the casings and crumble it into a skillet. Cook it over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it's browned. Drain most of the fat and leave the sausage in the pan.
Step 2
Add the garlic, shallot, and red pepper flakes to the same pan and saute for 60 seconds. Add the red sauce, cream, and mascarpone. Cook for 5-7 minutes until saucy.
Step 3
Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Save ¼ cup of the pasta water and add it to the sauce along with the drained pasta. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve with fresh parmesan sprinkled over top.
Step 4
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