Spicy Sausage Ragu-Cooked Pasta Tortellini
Title: Elevated Tortellini with Spicy Sausage Ragu
Yield: 8 servingsDifficulty: EasyTotal time: 45 minutesActive time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup pitted and sliced kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground fennel seed
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- 1½ lbs fresh cheese tortellini
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishing (optional)
Preparation
- Warm up 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Toss in the sausage and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until lightly browned, roughly 8 minutes. Relocate the cooked sausage to a separate dish, draining off any unnecessary fat if need be. Reduce the heat to medium and add a smidgen of olive oil (unless there's some remaining in the pan). Chuck in the chopped onion, cook it until softened, around 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook it until fragrant, around 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomatoes, olives, wine, balsamic, oregano, ground fennel, and red pepper flakes, giving it a good stir to loosen any browned bits from the pan bottom. Move the heat to high and bring everything to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, toss in the reserved sausage, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Bring a massive pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Slip in the tortellini and cook according to the package directions. When done, drain it well.
- Drop the tortellini into the sauce and stir it to coat. Warm it over medium-low heat just until heated through. Serve it up, garnished with more Parmesan cheese if you'd like.
Additional Insights
- Fresh cheese tortellini and Italian sausage combined bring a delightful twist to the classic baked pasta dish.
- This spicy sausage ragu takes 45 minutes from start to finish.
- This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish with a meal.
- Adjust the spiciness level based on preference by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Kosher salt aids in enhancing the flavors of the dish.
- For a non-alcoholic alternative, chicken broth can be used in place of red wine.
- For an improved take on tortellini, you could consider trying out the Elevated Tortellini with Spicy Sausage Ragu recipe, which includes nutrition-rich ingredients like garlic and olive oil.
- When following the instructions for the Elevated Tortellini with Spicy Sausage Ragu, remember to account for the 45 minutes total time, including active preparation and cooking time.
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