TORTELLINI SAUSAGE ALFREDO

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I invented this dish for my kids when were young using all the things they like-sausage, mushrooms, onions, green pepper and pasta. It's still a favorite with them today.-Nelson Wandrey, Paulden, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese or spinach tortellini
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash ground nutmeg
1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups milk
1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 qts. water to a boil. Add the tortellini, oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and nutmeg. Cook according to package directions until pasta is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, green pepper and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain tortellini; add to the sausage mixture. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743 calories, Fat 38g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

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