One Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini
Smoked sausage and cheese tortellini and peas in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound kielbasa thinly sliced
- 3 cups water
- 1 20-ounce package of cheese tortellini
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the kielbasa until warm
- Add the tortellini, water, onions, paprika and garlic powder
- Cover, and cook on high, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is almost done
- Stir in the peas
- Uncover to let liquids reduce. Reduce heat to medium low, and stir in the mustard, cream and cheddar cheese
- When cheese melts, top with chopped parsley, if using, and serve
Notes
This recipe calls for 1 20-ounce package of tortellini or 2 9-ounce packages. I used Buitoni brand. Using less than that will affect results.
Sauce will be on the thin side. For a thicker sauce, use 2 cups of water, instead of 3 cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal