Cheese Tortellini with Sausage and Mushrooms is an easy meal using all my pantry and freezer staples. This dinner is on the table in 30 minutes!
Sometimes I don't even start thinking about dinner until 7 pm. My family is now extremely hungry and I need to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Thanks to some quick cooking tortellini and a few links of Italian sausage, I have a great meal for you.
There was a night recently where I had planned on making grilled ham, chicken and cheese sandwiches for dinner. But guess what? I went grocery shopping to Trader Joe's during dinner because that's when the stores is most empty. But they were sold out of sliced ham. Apparently, everyone will be making ham sandwiches during our quarantine which I understand. Hey, it's an easy dinner and I shouldn't have waited until the last minute. So I needed a plan B. I decided to pick up a few groceries, some mushrooms for this recipe and use what I had at home for supper.
What ingredients are in this Sausage Tortellini recipe?
I always keep fresh or frozen tortellini on hand. Tortellini cook quick and I don't think I've met a person that doesn't like pasta filled with cheese. Dried ones work also but they take a bit longer to make.
My family loves spicy Italian sausage so that is what I used. I get a really good homemade one at Martins Sausage in the Reading Terminal in Philly. I buy plenty of extra when I am there to keep in my freezer. They sell pork, lamb, turkey and chicken sausage. I love the turkey and chicken ones especially when I am watching fat grams and calories.
Another ingredient you will always see in my pantry is canned tomatoes. I use them all the time. We are a big pasta family and tomatoes go great with pasta. I often whip up my 25 minute marinara sauce. In this particular recipe, I used diced tomatoes with garlic and basil.
The other ingredients are pretty basic. A box of white mushrooms, some garlic, olive oil and seasonings completes the list of ingredients.
More Easy Italian Recipes
My family loves Italian food and I like to get dinner on the table fast. Easy clean up is another priority of mine. If you like this Cheese Tortellini with Sausage and Mushroom recipe, you will also like these meals:
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I can't say I'm sorry that my store was out of ham as I am always up for eating some Italian food. This tortellini recipe will be served again and again at my dinner table.
Cheese Tortellini with Sausage and Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 10 ounces packaged fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 links of Italian sausage 8 ounces , cut into bite size pieces
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes with garlic and basil
- 1 Tablespoon dried basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook tortellini in a pot of water according to package directions. Drain, keep warm and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add garlic, sausage and mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes or until sausage starts to brown. Stir frequently.
- Stir in tomatoes and dried basil. Cook for 10 minutes or until sausage is almost cooked through.
- Add tortellini and reserved pasta water. Mix well and continue to cook for about 3 minutes or until water evaporates and sauce thickens.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Cait
YUMMY! i love this! I can't wait to try it 🙂
Becki Svare
This looks great! Quick and easy is definitely my mantra for weeknight meals!
Emily
Pasta is my jam!! This looks delicious!
Lisa Favre
You had me at mushroom... seriously! I am up for any pasta with mushroom in it and tortellini is my favorite.
Erika
This tortellini dish looks incredible. I love the sausage you added too.
Anita
This is such a nice combination of flavors, and I'm always happy to eat tortellini. 🙂
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
This is such a tasty looking dish and it is great that it uses pantry and freezer staples. This is a meal my family would love!
Veena Azmanov
Cheesy is my favorite and your combination is super delicious. Presentation perfect.
Noelle
I LOVED this recipe!! So filling and comforting, perfect dinner for the family!
Carlos at Spoonabilities
What incredible recipes you have on your blog! They are flavorful and comfort food at its best!
Caroline
What a great quick and easy meal! Hearty and full of flavor.
Anne Lawton
We have been eating a lot of pasta lately, and I love this recipe. Full of flavor and easy to make!
Eileen Kelly
I keep tortellini in the house for this reason, quick dinners. The flavors are all perfect together and I love the addition of the mushrooms for bonus flavoring.
Terri
I have the same thing happen most nights- everyone's starving and looking in MY direction, unfortunately. I'm keeping this one in my back pocket for the next time!
Laura
I'm looking for all the pantry and freezer meals I can find right now. This one looks fantastic! Thanks!
colleen kennedy
My daughter always wants tortelloni by itself while the boys are so not interested in that. THIS is the perfect solution! They loved it!