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Tortellini with Sausage (One-Pan)

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 930kcal
Some nights call for comfort food that doesn’t take a sink full of dishes or hours in the kitchen and that’s exactly where this One-Pan Tortellini with Sausage shines. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor from savory Italian sausage, garlic, herbs, and a velvety parmesan cream sauce that clings perfectly to every bite of tender tortellini.
The best part? Everything comes together in a single pan, making it just as practical as it is satisfying. A splash of white wine adds depth, while the combination of butter, cream, and seasoned broth creates a restaurant-worthy sauce with minimal effort. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or just craving something indulgent and cozy, this dish delivers big flavor with simple steps and very little cleanup.

Equipment

  • 1 enamel pot

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Italian sausage Johnsonville Mild
  • 1.5 Cup White wine
  • 24 oz cheese tortellini
  • 1 Stick Butter garlic and herb Kerrygold
  • Minced garlic
  • Half an onion minced/chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoon Badia Complete
  • 1.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1.5 Cups Beef Broth
  • 1 Cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese garlic and herb whipped
  • 1 Cup grated Parmesan
  • fresh basil - topping

Instructions

  • Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into pieces as it browns. Once it’s fully cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and let the pan cool slightly. Add a stick of butter along with the minced garlic, cooking just until fragrant about a minute.
  • Stir in your seasonings, then pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, mixing well to combine. Add the tortellini and dollops of whipped cream cheese, giving everything a gentle stir.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and let it come to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and plump.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh basil until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Return the cooked sausage to the pan and mix until everything is evenly coated in the sauce.

Notes

Johnsonville Mild Italian Ground Pork Sausage - 16oz
Kerrygold Grass-Fed Garlic and Herb Pure Irish Butter
I’ve attached the links for the specific butter and pork sausage we use. Feel free to swap them for whatever you have available, though! We used mild sausage, but if you prefer a bit of heat, the hot version works great too.