I love to cook and bake and I am willing to try almost any recipe no matter how complicated it may seem or how many dishes it dirties. On the other hand, I hate doing dishes. Maybe it is because there are always dirty dishes that need to be washed. I don't know, I just hate doing dishes.
This recipe is a hands down winner not just because it is delicious and besides why would I post a recipe that isn't delicious. But because it only uses one pot, one pot! Now I did use two cutting boards one for the onions and one for the turkey sausage, one knife and a pair of kitchen scissors, plus a spoon for stirring and serving. So a total of six kitchen items that need washing, I will take it.
The original author of this recipe mentions substituting diced tomatoes with green chilies for the whole tomatoes to add a kick. I think I may try this next time since I am always up for adding a little kick and besides it also means one less kitchen item to wash.
One Pot Tortellini and Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1- 14 ounce package turkey sausage, cut into slices
- 1- 20 ounce package refrigerated tortellini
- 1- 28 ounce can whole tomatoes, cut up in can with kitchen scissors
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons reduced fat cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
- green onions, chopped
Directions:
- In a large skillet add in a bit of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add in onions and cook until softened.
- Add in sliced turkey sausage and cook until browned.
- Add in chicken broth, tortellini, tomatoes and pepper. Bring to a boil stirring often.
- Turn down heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- Remove from heat and add both cheeses. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Stir and garnish with green onions if desired.
Serves: 6
Calories: 481
Total Fat: 23.4g
Saturated: 10.6g
Polyunsaturated: 0.2g
Monounsaturated: 0g
Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 98.3mg
Sodium: 1,296.4mg
Potassium: 327.8mg
Total Carbs: 35.2g
Dietary Fiber: 4.6g
Sugars: 7.1g
Protein: 29.8g
Vitamin A: 16.3%
Vitamin C: 24.3%
Calcium: 44.6%
Iron: 12.2%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Yellow Bliss Road.
