Dining al fresco brings added freshness to favorite foods, and taking your next meal to the patio can be a fun, delicious way to soak in some vitamin D. Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini is the perfect recipe to share with a crowd during your next backyard cookout. A cheesy, filling delight, it’s ready to enjoy in less than half an hour.
Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini
Servings: 6
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
Directions:
- In a 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 a light simmer.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add asparagus during the last 5 minutes of cooking until the tortellini is tender and the sauce has reduced.
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