Description
A comforting one-pot dish featuring creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, tender tortellini, savory sausage, and vibrant broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 package cheese tortellini (about 20 oz)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 2. Add the sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, then transfer to a plate.
- 3. Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- 5. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- 6. Boil salted water and cook the tortellini per package instructions, adding broccoli in the last 2-3 minutes. Drain.
- 7. Add the cooked sausage, tortellini, and broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- 8. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.