Creamy Mardi Gras Tortellini

Creamy Mardi Gras Tortellini is a great one-pot meal your family will love! Ready in about 35 minutes, this pasta dish makes a simple weeknight or post-parade dinner. Serve it with crusty bread and a bright green salad for an easy and complete meal.

All holidays revolve around food in my little corner of the world, and Mardi Gras is no exception. Since the holiday is all about partying before fasting and abstaining, I like to add flavor and spice.

My Creamy Mardi Gras Tortellini is full of spicy Cajun flavor in a creamy, cheesy sauce that balances the spice perfectly. Plus, it’s easy enough for any weekday dinner and ready in about 35 minutes!

Ingredients Needed For Creamy Mardi Gras Tortellini

• Olive oil
• Andouille sausage – I used Zatarain’s brand
• Onion, garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, scallions, and parsley
• Dry white wine – I used a buttery chardonnay
• Canned petite diced tomatoes
• Chicken broth
• Cajun seasoning – I used salt-free Tony Chachere’s. Remember that the parmesan cheese will also add a lot of salt to the dish.
• Refrigerated, fresh tortellini – I like using cheese, but use whatever type your family enjoys.
• Heavy cream – adds creaminess and helps to thicken the sauce. If you use half & Half or milk, mix it with a tablespoon of cornstarch.
• Parmesan cheese – get the best parmesan that you can find/afford. The cheese adds great flavor to the dish, so you want a rich, full-bodied parmesan.

Steps To Make This Dish

This is a one-pot meal, which makes it quick and easy. Be sure to use a large enough skillet to cook the tortellini and all the creamy sauce.

1. Pour the olive oil into a large skillet with high sides. Cook the sausage until browned around the edges. Remove the sausage from the pan, reserving the oil.
2. Saute the vegetables in the sausage fat until the onions are translucent.
3. Pour in the white wine, tomatoes, broth, and seasoning. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the tortellini and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and the tortellini is al dente.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan. Stir to coat the tortellini.
6. Serve and garnish with parsley, sliced green onion, and additional cheese.

Here are a few more Mardi Gras recipes to try:

• Creole Eggs Sardou
• Old Fashioned Beignets
• Cajun Boudin Balls With Remoulade Sauce
• Individual Bananas Foster
• Classic Shrimp Etouffee
• Spicy Shrimp Creole
• King Cake Shots
• New Orleans Muffaletta Sandwich
• Easy Dirty Rice
• Millie’s Meaty Red Beans And Rice

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