One Pot Tortellini and Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb. kielbasa
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 pkg. tortellini {20 oz)
- 1 can whole tomatoes with juice cut in the can with kitchen scissors
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- Pinch of salt & pepper
- 2 tbs. cream cheese
- 2 cup jack & cheddar cheeses shredded
Instructions
- Cook the onion in a little olive oil until soft. Add sliced turkey sausage and cook until browned. Add chicken broth, tortellini, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Turn heat down to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until pasta is cooked to al dente. Remove from heat and add cheeses, reserving a handful for topping. Cover and let stand for five to ten minutes. Grarnch with green onions, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Substitute for Cream cheese
Equal parts of cottage cheese, drained, blended with half-and-half or cream + a little butter
8 oz lower fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup margarine
Equal amounts.. of lower fat (Neufchatel) cream cheese
Equal parts of ricotta cheese plus plain yogurt
8 oz lower fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup margarine
Equal amounts.. of lower fat (Neufchatel) cream cheese
Equal parts of ricotta cheese plus plain yogurt