Italian Sausage Tortellini

This Italian sausage tortellini with marinated artichokes is so good you'll quickly add it to your easy weeknight meal rotation. Make sure to make extra because you'll definitely want leftovers, and maybe lots of them.

[This recipe was originally posted in October 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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How will this Italian sausage tortellini make your life easier?

Precooked sausage, quick cooking tortellini, and veggies come together to make this delicious dinner that you'll want to make extra for leftovers. If you don't have time to go to the store but want a dinner that's just as easy if not easier, make one of these pantry meals. You can also make a 10 minute Veggie Quesadilla, Egg Roll-Up, or Pumpkin Coconut Soup.

What makes this tortellini so good?

• Cheese tortellini
• Extra virgin olive oil
•  Italian sausage
• Mixed vegetables
• Artichoke hearts
• Parmesan cheese

How do I make Italian sausage tortellini?

Cook 1 package cheese tortellini according to package directions. Remove from water and set aside when done. 

Pour about a tablespoon of olive oil in large hot saucepan. Add 4 links sliced Italian sausage, and cook until sausage is browned. Add 2 c mixed veggies and sautee until softened. 

Expert Tip: Use fresh or frozen vegetables that you have on hand. Zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, & tomatoes are a few ideas. If using frozen vegetables, cook them a bit longer to evaporate the extra water in them.

When vegetables and sausage are cooked, add tortellini back to veggies and sausage, add remaining 3 T olive oil. Pour in 1 c marinated artichokes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir all together, then grate fresh parmesan cheese on top to serve.

Expert Tip: Pour some of the marinated artichoke liquid into the tortellini to add some tang to the recipe. Start with a tablespoon.

Expert Tips

• Want to just make one serving? Click on the number of servings in the recipe card and move the slider to 1 and use the ingredient amounts in the recipe card
• Use fresh or frozen vegetables that you have on hand. Zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, & tomatoes are a few ideas. If using frozen vegetables, cook them a bit longer to evaporate the extra water in them.
• Pour some of the marinated artichoke liquid into the tortellini to add some tang to the recipe. Start with a tablespoon. 

FAQ

What goes well with Italian sausages?

Italian sausage is delicious with pasta, tortellini, in a lasagna, and with tomatoes. It's versatile in any Italian inspired meal.

What goes good with tortellini?

Depends on what the tortellini is stuffed with, but generally tortellini is great with a butter/lemon sauce or tomato sauce. This Sausage & Veggie Tortellini is great too!

How do I cook tortellini?

Cook it like you cook pasta, many take about 10 minutes. Follow instructions on the package you bought for specific instructions. You can also drain the water and brown the tortellini in butter after boiling it.

How do I know when tortellini is done?

Tortellini will puff up and float when they're done. So keep an eye out for floating tortellini and you're ready to drain the water. Same goes for gnocchi.

What can I make with leftover ingredients?

• (Tortellini) Easy Sausage Tortellini
• (Italian Sausage) 15 Minute Pasta, Pasta with Mushroom Sauce
• (Artichoke Hearts) Add it to Pasta with Mushroom Sauce or 15 Minute Pasta
• (Parmesan Cheese) It's great on most pastas
• (Veggies) almost literally any main dish in the Recipe Index.

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