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Tortellini with Sausage and Mascarpone

A quick and easy Tortellini with Sausage and Mascarpone that makes for the perfect weeknight meal!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 449 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, crumbled
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups of your favorite red sauce
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 ounce package refrigerated tortellini
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste

Instructions

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  1. Take the sausage meat out of the casings and crumble it into a skillet. Cook it over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it's browned. Drain most of the fat and leave the sausage in the pan.
  2. Add the garlic, shallot, and red pepper flakes to the same pan and saute for 60 seconds. Add the red sauce, cream, and mascarpone. Cook for 5-7 minutes until saucy.
  3. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Save ¼ cup of the pasta water and add it to the sauce along with the drained pasta. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve with fresh parmesan sprinkled over top.

Notes

  • Hot tip: I bought the Tortellini from my local Italian market so it was extra fresh. If you have access to a local Italian market, might be worth a stop to pick some up. Any filling would be delish! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 449kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 1225mg (51%) Potassium 636mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1095IU (22%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449

% Daily Value*

Calories 449kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 1225mg 51%
Potassium 636mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1095IU 22%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.