Tortellini with Sausage
Region: Italy
Category: Pasta-Stuffed
Season: Any
Difficulty: Easy

In this simple preparation store-bought cheese tortellini is fine although your own would be better.  It’s a very flavorful dish and loved by everyone. 

[photo: Clifford A. Wright]

Yield: Makes 4 servings
Preparation Time: 35 minutes

1 pound mild Italian sausage, casing removed, meat crumbled

1 pound cheese tortellini

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1. Place the sausage in a skillet and turn the heat to medium, then cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through, turning frequently,  about 30 minutes. 

2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of abundantly salted water to a boil, then cook the tortellini until tender and floating on top of the water.  Drain and transfer to a bowl and toss the tortellini with the olive oil, sausages, parsley, and parmigiano cheese.  Serve hot.

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Posted: 12/28/2006