THREE-CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE MARINARA
This is a dish I invented to try and get my picky-eater son to eat something other than macaroni and cheese, hotdogs, or hamburgers! He always thought regular marinara sauce was too "strong tasting"....I think it is just too acidic for him. However, he loves cheese and loves italian sausage. Much to my surprise, I have found that I love this dish as well. I prefer to make the sauce myself, but if you are pressed for time, substitute your favorite pre-made sauce and just add the italian sausage and cream. If you aren't a fan of italian sausage, substitute 1/2 the sausage for ground beef or ground turkey. The rosemary is optional. I like it, but some don't like the taste. If you don't have a picky eater, I would add some mushrooms and possibly some bell peppers. I think those would be nice with the dish.
Provided by breezermom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large, heavy stockpot or dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up to the consistency you desire.
- Add the onions and cook until they are soft. Drain the grease from the pot.
- Add garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, parsley, marjoram, sugar, salt, pepper, and rosemary (if desired). When adding the water, consider how long you will be simmering. The water helps to merge the flavors, but you do not want the sauce to be too thin. If you will be simmering your sauce for a shorter amount of time, add less water. Stir all these ingredients together and bring to a slow boil.
- Stir in red wine.
- Simmer on low for at least an hour. Then add the cheeses and the heavy cream. Stir well, until the cream and cheeses are well blended into the sauce. Stir occasionally while the tortellini is cooking to prevent the sauce from sticking and to prevent the cream from scorching.
- Bring water to a boil in another pot for the tortellini. Add a little olive oil to prevent the tortellini from sticking. Once the water comes to a boil, add the tortellini. Cook according to the package directions.
- I usually reserve some of the sauce for spaghetti for another day -- I add some sauteed mushrooms then. I try to ration the sauce to the amount of tortellini. If you like lots of sauce, use all the sauce. But if not, save some for another pasta dish. It freezes well. At my house, it never lasts long enough to freeze!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.8, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 116.9, Sodium 2270, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 28
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Salman Butt
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe. The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Yasinur Rhaman
[email protected]The creamy Italian sausage marinara sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt or adding a bit of sugar to balance out the flavor.
Lucaz GAMING
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would recommend it for experienced cooks.
rhhh rajakhan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Italian sausage, so I used ground beef instead. The dish still turned out great.
Akosua Papabi
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. The creamy sauce and tender tortellini were a crowd-pleaser.
Ameria Winters
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up leftover tortellini. The sauce was simple to make and the dish came together quickly.
Waseem Baloch
[email protected]I thought the dish was a bit too heavy. The sauce was very creamy and the tortellini was filling.
Bashir Khan
[email protected]The creamy Italian sausage marinara sauce was the star of the show. It was packed with flavor and had just the right amount of spice.
MD Tonmoy
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I would recommend making it on a weekend when you have more time.
Shah Mehmood
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The tortellini was soft and cheesy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Buckley Kandege
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The tortellini was cooked al dente and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Nashwa Elsayed
[email protected]This dish was a great success at my dinner party. The creamy sauce and tender tortellini were a big hit with my guests.
Chandan Kumar Mandal
[email protected]The creamy Italian sausage marinara sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using a milder sausage or adding less red pepper flakes.
Deidra Bennett
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was so easy to make! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the tortellini cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Rahul Bharati
[email protected]I thought the dish was a bit bland. The sauce was lacking in flavor and the tortellini was overcooked.
sabiha khan
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender tortellini. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Eazi Josh
[email protected]I loved the unique flavor combination of three different cheeses in the tortellini. It added a delightful depth of flavor to the dish.
YOGWATCHTV
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The tortellini was perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Billy R. McKee
[email protected]The creamy Italian sausage marinara sauce was the highlight of this dish. It was rich and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the tortellini. I will definitely be making this sauce again.
Umesh Lama
[email protected]I had a great experience cooking this three-cheese tortellini with creamy Italian sausage marinara. It was relatively simple to make and the results were delicious. The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.