CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE RAGU RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Cheese Tortellini with Sausage Ragu Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by CarlaKay

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound ground mild italian sausage
2 cups marinara sauce Mine, I mean Giada's (I make in batches), your favorite recipe, or jarred
1/2 cup red wine, (Riojo is one I use often for cooking)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 pound cheese tortellini, or choose your own pasta
2 inch sprig chopped fresh oregano
4 fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons, i.e., chiffonade
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high and brown sausage, using a wooden spoon to crumble the sausage as it browns. To the cooked sausage, add the wine and oregano, cook until wine reduces to 1/4 cup. Add marinara sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Let sauce begin to come to a boil and turn down to a slow simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes add cream, basil and parmesan cheese, and stir to incorporate. While sauce is nearing the last 10 minutes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook 7 - 9 minutes until tender, stirring occaisionally. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Serve with extra grated parmesan if desired.