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Cajun-Creamed Tortellini with Smoky Chicken Sausage

This rich and creamy pasta is total comfort food. Filled cheese tortellini is sautéed with smoky chicken sausage, onions, garlic, and a kick of cajun spices, all tossed in a rich Parmesan-cream sauce. It's a one pot dish that’s quick and simple to make but packed full of flavor. The perfect meal for...
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1045
CALORIES
$3.10
PER SERVING
Cajun-Creamed Tortellini with Smoky Chicken Sausage
Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1 tsp olive oil
Cajun Seasoning
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
Heavy Cream
1 cup heavy cream
Green Onion
2 whole green onion
finely sliced
Onion
1 medium onion
finely diced
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Chicken Smoked Sausage
12 oz chicken smoked sausage
sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
plus more for serving
Cheese Tortellini
20 oz cheese tortellini
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add diced onion to the skillet, stirring occasionally, until it softens and turns translucent.
3
Add sliced chicken smoked sausage to the skillet, cook until browned on both sides.
4
Stir minced garlic into the skillet, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5
Sprinkle the cajun seasoning over the sausage and onions, stir to coat them evenly.
6
Pour in the heavy cream, reduce heat to low and let it simmer.
7
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until it has fully melted into the cream, creating a rich sauce.
8
Add pre-cooked tortellini to the skillet, toss until it is fully coated in the creamy sauce.
9
Sprinkle finely sliced green onions and more Parmesan cheese on top just before serving.
Health Info
Macros
74g
CARBS
65g
FAT
42g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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