Tortellini Sausage Pasta

Servings

Produces four large-portion servings. Intended for multiple meals.

Ingredients

• 1/2 Red Onion
• 1 Broccoli
• 1/2 Red Pepper
• 2 Chicken Sausages
• 1 Package of Tortellini
• 1/4 Cup & 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Tablespoon of Oregano
• 1 Tablespoon of Basil
• 1/4 Cup of Parmesan

Steps

1. Cut one half of a red onion into thin slices.
2. Wash and remove the broccoli stem, cut broccoli head into small bunches.
3. Wash and dice one half of a red pepper.
4. Cut the chicken sausage into approximately one fourth inch slices.
5. In a sauce pan, add water and fill pan to about halfway, and set to high heat. Cover pan. When boiling, turn the heat to medium and add tortellini. Cook according to the package directions. When finished, drain and set aside, and cover to keep warm.
6. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to frying pan and set to med-high heat.
7. Add onions and stir occasionally, cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Optionally, mince two garlic cloves and add them.
8. Add sausage to the pan and continue to cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.
9. Add broccoli and red pepper to the pan and continue to cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, occasionally stirring.
10. Turn tortellini onto large bowl and then top with the sausage mixture, add one fourth cup of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of each spice, and one fourth cup of parmesan, and stir. Add additional spices (salt and black pepper), parmesan, or olive oil to taste.