Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini
Pasta provides an easy option for sharing with a crowd, like this Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini. A cheesy, filling delight, it’s ready to enjoy in less than half an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked turkey sausage sliced into bite-sized rounds
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 2/3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 18 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- In large rimmed skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sausage and brown on both sides. Add garlic and stir until golden, 20-30 seconds.
- Add broth, tomato sauce, cream and tortellini; stir to combine. Bring to light simmer.
- Cover and simmer over low heat 10 minutes. Add asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking until tortellini is tender and sauce has reduced.