TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE AND MASCARPONE

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When I crave Italian comfort food on a busy night and don't have a lot of time to cook, this sausage tortellini skillet recipe is fast and yummy. You can have it on the table in less time than a takeout order. -Gerry Vance, Millbrae, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 18m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce with mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; heat through., Drain tortellini, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Add tortellini to sauce and enough reserved cooking water to reach desired consistency; toss to coat. Stir in Parmesan cheese; dollop with mascarpone cheese. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 37g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 1040mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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