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Ultimate Creamy Tortellini with Sausage and Broccoli

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If you’re craving a rich, comforting pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, this Ultimate Creamy Tortellini with Sausage and Broccoli is your answer. Cheese-filled tortellini, savory sausage, and tender broccoli swim in a luscious garlic-parmesan cream sauce—making every bite pure indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large pot
  • slotted spoon
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup chopped onions (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • extra Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Remove sausage from casing, crumble into the pan, and cook until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  • In the same skillet with sausage drippings, add butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic and optional onions for 1–2 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Pour in chicken broth and simmer. Stir in heavy cream for 2–3 minutes. Gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  • Return sausage to skillet. Add tortellini and toss to coat in sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  • Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Quick and easy weeknight dinner. Customize with different sausages, vegetables, or cheeses. See ingredient substitutions above for lighter or vegetarian options.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword broccoli pasta, creamy pasta, sausage pasta, tortellini, weeknight dinner
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