Description
Hey kitchen crew—Olivia here, stirring up a skillet of pure joy! Creamy Spicy Sausage Tortellini is the no-fuss, all-flavor dinner that saves hectic weeknights and makes rainy weekends feel gourmet. Loaded with juicy sausage, pillowy tortellini, and a silky tomato-mascarpone sauce, this one-pan wonder turns pantry staples into a bowl of wow. You bring the appetite—I’ve got the rest.
Ingredients
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24 oz spicy Italian sausage, crumbled
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8 garlic cloves, minced
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2 shallots, sliced
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2 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
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4 cups marinara or spicy red sauce
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ cup mascarpone cheese
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2 (9 oz) packs cheese tortellini
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Fresh Parmesan, for topping
Instructions
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Sizzle the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium, brown sausage for 5–7 mins. Drain excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp.
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Build Flavor: Add garlic, shallots, and pepper flakes. Cook 2–3 mins until soft and fragrant.
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Simmer the Sauce: Pour in red sauce, scrape browned bits, and simmer for 3 mins.
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Make It Creamy: Reduce heat. Stir in cream and mascarpone until smooth and dreamy.
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Cook the Tortellini: Fold in uncooked tortellini. Cover and simmer 4–5 mins until tender.
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Final Touches: Taste and season with salt and pepper. Let rest 2 mins, then serve hot with Parmesan.
Notes
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Don’t boil after adding cream/mascarpone—low and slow keeps it silky.
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Use frozen tortellini? No problem—just add 2–3 extra mins.
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Too thick? Add a splash of pasta water for silky rescue.
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Serving idea: Garlic bread and arugula salad = perfect match.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g