Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return sausage to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortellini or omit the pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Nut Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
