Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Sausage and Broccoli is a comforting and delicious pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe combines tender cheese-filled tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and fresh broccoli florets in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 package (9-12 ounce) cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cooking the tortellini according to the package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain the pasta and set it aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Cook the sausage until it’s nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the broccoli florets. Sauté the broccoli for 4 to 5 minutes, until it’s tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set it aside with the sausage.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Add the garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to taste. Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it has thickened nicely.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and the sauce is creamy. Add the cooked tortellini, sausage, and broccoli back to the skillet, gently tossing everything to coat it evenly in the delicious garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and, if desired, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
To make this dish even more versatile, consider these easy variations:
– For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortellini.
– To make it dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a dairy-free milk alternative, and use vegan Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
– Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your desired level of heat.
– Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams