Oh yes 😋 — Sausage Tortellini is a hearty, comforting dish: cheesy tortellini paired with savory sausage in a creamy or tomato-based sauce. Here’s a simple recipe you can make at home.
🥘 Sausage Tortellini
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 package (9–12 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes or 1 cup tomato sauce (for tomato version)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (for creamy version)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook tortellini
- Boil tortellini according to package instructions until al dente
- Drain and set aside
2️⃣ Cook sausage
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon
- Cook until browned and cooked through
3️⃣ Add aromatics
- Stir in onion and cook 2–3 min until soft
- Add garlic, cook 30 sec until fragrant
4️⃣ Add sauce
Creamy version:
- Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper
- Simmer 3–5 min until slightly thickened
Tomato version:
- Add diced tomatoes or tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper
- Simmer 5–7 min to combine flavors
5️⃣ Combine with tortellini
- Toss cooked tortellini in the sauce
- Let it heat together 2–3 min so pasta absorbs flavor
6️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with parsley or basil
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Veggie boost: Add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini
- Spicy kick: Use hot Italian sausage or add more red pepper flakes
- One-pan option: Cook tortellini directly in the sauce (add a bit of water/broth as needed)
- Make it baked: Top with mozzarella and bake 15 min for a bubbly finish
Comforting, filling, and cheesy — perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep 😌
If you want, I can also give a super quick 20-minute skillet version that’s even faster without losing flavor.
