Cajun Alfredo Tortellini Skillet Delight Recipe
This creamy Cajun Alfredo Tortellini Skillet combines cheese tortellini with smoked sausage and colorful vegetables in a rich, flavorful sauce. It's a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 package cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to garnish fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the smoked sausage until browned, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the diced bell peppers and cook until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in Cajun seasoning, simmering until slightly thickened.
- Return the tortellini and sausage to the skillet, mixing well with the sauce.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve directly from the skillet for a rustic presentation.