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Creamy Pesto Tortellini Recipe

Erin S.
Creamy pesto tortellini with smoked turkey sauce gets dinner on the table in 20 minutes any night of the week! It’s sure to be a family favorite.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 758 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 13 ounces Smoked Turkey Sausage such as kielbasa, sliced
  • 20 ounces Fresh Cheese Tortellini
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3/4 cup Skim Milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Pesto

Instructions
 

  • Boil tortellini according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet melt butter. Add sausage and sauté over medium high heat until browned.
  • Mix cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper together. Pour over cooked sausage.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add in cooked tortellini, tossing to coat.
  • Stir in pesto until everything is blended. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
Keyword Dinners, Easy Dinners, Family Meals and Snacks, Italian, Pasta, Pesto, Sauces, Simmered