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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini with Sausage and Broccoli

A rich and comforting one-pan tortellini dish featuring savory sausage, tender broccoli, and a velvety garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well.
  4. Add tortellini, black pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Cover and simmer 7–8 minutes until tortellini is tender.
  6. Stir in broccoli and cook an additional 3–4 minutes.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce is creamy and smooth.
  8. Adjust seasonings and serve warm with fresh herbs.

Notes

Use fresh Parmesan for the smoothest sauce. Add extra broth if sauce becomes too thick.