Tomato Basil Pasta

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 4 Servings

If you are looking for a new and easy recipe to try for today, then, you have got to give this one a try! Oh, man, you are so in for a treat! This will always have a special place in my heart. I hope it will have in yours too! Have a wonderful day, friends, and I hope you are all well today. By the way, don’t forget to share this with your peers as well. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

½ pound ground sausage, hot or sweet

3 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp flour

1 c chicken broth

1 c half and half

½ c Parmesan cheese, finely grated and at room temp.

1 heaping tbsp cream cheese, at room temp.

¾-lb refrigerated tortellini

1 c cherry tomatoes, halved

⅓ c firmly packed basil leaves, chiffonade

1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional

Directions:

Step 1: Place a large pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 2: Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.

Step 3: Add the sausage and cook until crumbly and brown.

Step 4: Remove the sausage from the heat to a clean plate.

Step 5: Discard any excess grease from the pan.

Step 6: Turn the heat down to medium. Add butter and allow it to melt.

Step 7: Add garlic and sauté until aromatic.

Step 8: Add flour, then whisk and cook for about a minute.

Step 9: Add half & half and chicken broth. Stir until well mixed, then turn the heat up to high. Allow the mixture to boil.

Step 10: Turn the heat down to low and simmer for a few minutes.

Step 11: Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until well mixed.

Step 12: Add the tomatoes and tortellini. Stir until just mixed.

Step 13: Allow the mixture to boil for about 7 minutes.

Step 14: Add the sausage, red pepper flakes, and basil. Stir until well mixed.

Step 15: Remove from the heat and allow it to cook for a few more minutes while covered.

Step 16: Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

If you are using Farfalle or Penne pasta:

Refer to the directions on how to cook it.

Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Toss into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts:

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