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Alfredo Pesto Tortellini with Sausage

Alfredo Pesto Tortellini with Sausage is a quick and easy meal that is so rich and creamy packed with flavor. It makes the perfect dish for busy days!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, main dish
Cuisine: Italian American
Keyword: alfredo pesto, Alfredo Pesto Tortellini with Sausage, Alfredo Pesto Tortellini with Sausage recipe, tortellini recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 (19-ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas
  • 10 ounces smoked chicken or turkey sausage
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • 1 (15-ounce) jar Bertolli Organic Creamy Alfredo
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the 1 (19-ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini according to the package directions, reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, drain the noodles, and return the tortellini to the pot.
  • Pour the 1 ½ cups frozen peas on top of the cooked tortellini and toss to thaw the peas.
  • Cut 10 ounces smoked chicken or turkey sausage into half moons, heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the sausage until browned. Drain off any fat and set aside.
  • Pour the ¼ cup basil pesto and 1 (15-ounce) jar Bertolli Organic Creamy Alfredo into the tortellini and pea mixture. Toss together and as needed add in the 1/3 cup pasta cooking water for consistency.
  • Add the sausage on top and heat through for a few minutes until nice and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 776IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

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