Creamy Tomato Tortellini With Sausage Food

CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE

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.

THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE, FENNEL AND TOMATO CREAM

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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TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

TORTELLINI WITH A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare tortellini as directed on package.
• Chop tomatoes in chunky pieces.
• Blend bouillon with basil, parsley and pepper into the tomatoes.
• Saute the garlic in olive oil until just white.
• Add to the sauce and bring just to a simmer.
• When sauce is hot, add the cream to a non-aluminum skillet and bring to a slow boil and add the hot tomato sauce and cheese.
• Stir well and blend the tortellini into the pan of tomato basil cream sauce.
• Serve, topped with parsley and cheese.

TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLI AND CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini until cooked.
• Cook broccoli florets in the microwave for 1 - 2 minutes, or until cooked.
• In a large saucepan, heat spaghetti sauce over medium heat, Add Cream cheese and stir until melted. Stir in tortellini mixture, tomatoes and pepper to taste.
• Serve with parmesan cheese grated on the top.

TORTELLINI ROSé (TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE)

Steps:

• If opting for mushrooms: In a saucepan, over medium heat, saute mushrooms for 3 minutes; then add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes, then add pasta sauce and cook until heated through. Otherwise: In a saucepan, over medium heat, heat tomato sauce with garlic until heated through.
• Stir in cream, and remove from heat.
• Toss pasta in sauce until evenly coated.
• Sprinkle with cheese, to garnish.