Laissez les bon ton roulet! Let the good times roll with this one-pot, creamy Mardi Gras tortellini. Ready in about 35 minutes, full of andouille sausage, veggies, and pasta in a creamy, spicy, parmesan cheese sauce. Perfect for dinner after a long day at the parades!
1 tablespoon olive oil
12-ounce package andouille sausage, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
1 small onion, diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
½ cup sliced mushrooms (I used a 4-ounce can)
½ cup chopped mixed bell peppers (red, green, orange, or yellow)
¼ cup dry white wine
14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
8 ounces chicken broth
1 teaspoon sodium-free or low-sodium Cajun seasoning
10-ounce package of refrigerated cheese tortellini
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Fresh minced parsley, as garnish
Sliced green onion, as garnish
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep-sided saute pan until hot. Add the sliced andouille sausage and onions.
Cook until the sausage is browned around the edges and the onion is translucent – about 7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, mushrooms, and mixed bell peppers. Cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pan by scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a spatula.
Add the canned tomatoes with their juice, broth, Cajun seasoning, and the tortellini.
Stir well, cover, and bring to a simmer.
Cook the tortellini for 3 minutes until almost al dente. Remove the lid and continue cooking until nearly all the liquid is absorbed. There should be about ⅓ cups of liquid remaining in the pan.
Gently stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring often, until the cream is hot – about 2 minutes.
Spoon the pasta into shallow sided bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and sliced green onion.
Serve hot.
Find it online: https://eatsbythebeach.com/creamy-mardi-gras-tortellini/