Ingredients:
1 pound package Premio Sausage (choose your favorite), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 C. Celery, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
16 ounces frozen cheese-filled tortellini
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Always cook pork sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F using a meat thermometer.
- Always cook chicken sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 165° F using a meat thermometer.
How to make Bayou Blasted Creamy Sausage Tortellini:
1. Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Saute Premio sausage pieces until no longer pink.
2. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers and celery, and saute for several minutes longer.
3. Stir in tomatoes and green chilies, sugar and Cajun seasoning. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions, about 4-6 minutes until tender. Drain.
5. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into cold water and add to mixture in skillet along with whipping cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened. Serve over cooked tortellini. Sprinkle with parsley.
SERVINGS: 4-6
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