Spicy Italian Sausage Alfredo Tortellini
A quick & easy meal, this 20 minute dish features spicy Italian sausage & cheese tortellini in a homemade seasoned garlic alfredo sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 9 oz pkg refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pkg spicy Italian sausages, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp zesty Italian dressing mix
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup cream
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened & cubed
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain, and set aside.
- While waiting for the water to boil, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sliced sausages until cooked and nicely browned. Transfer to a plate or bowl.
- Add the butter to the drippings, stirring to melt. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about a minute.
- Stir in the flour, constantly whisking until slightly browned and the flour taste has cooked out, about a minute or so. A little at a time, whisking constantly-add in the milk and cream, waiting each time until the roux has reformed before adding some more, until it's all come together.
- Let the mixture simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cheese. When the cheese has melted, add the sausage & pasta to the skillet. Stir until everything's evenly combined. Salt & pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
recipe adapted from Life Love and Sugar