HUNGRY FOR ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND CABBAGE

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This is an Italian twist on the ever popular Hungarian dish using cabbage and noodles. This is a delicious one dish meal bursting with flavor. Created for RSC #14.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
3 sweet Italian sausages
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups napa cabbage, coarsely chopped
4 green onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 cup diced pimento, drained
1/2 cup creme fraiche
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the tortellini as per package directions, drain reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
  • Place the sausages in boiling water and cook until firm, remove and cool until cool enough to handle. Thinly slice the sausage.
  • Over medium heat, melt the butter and add olive oil, cook sausages through until nicely browned; stir in onions, minced garlic and cabbage.
  • Saute for 5 minutes or until cabbage is crisp tender; stir in drained cooked tortellini, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes and pimentos. Season with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Lower the heat to low, add the crème fraiche and reserved pasta cooking liquid; cook just until warmed through.
  • Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crusty Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 110.7, Sodium 1195.5, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 23.1

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