Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Sausage Tortellini Alfredo, a comforting pasta dish perfect for a cozy night in. This recipe combines cheesy tortellini, savory brats, and a rich Alfredo sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Tortellini:
- 9-ounce package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1lb 3oz package brats (I used Johnsonville Brats)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Brats: In a large saucepan, cook the brats until cooked through. Remove from pan, slice and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Leave the juices from cooking the sausage in the pan, then add the butter and allow it to melt. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for about 1 minute. Add flour, whisk until lightly browned. Gradually add milk and cream, whisk until slightly thickened.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in cream cheese, parmesan until melted. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Stir in sausage and pasta, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
