Thursday, April 9, 2015

Creamy Tomato Sausage Tortellini


1 lb ground Italian sausage
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cans condensed tomato soup
2 tbsp sun dried tomato paste (or Italian tomato paste)
1 ½ cups milk
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups (1 can) chicken stock
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 pkg cheese filled tortellini
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Brown sausage in a large pot with garlic and olive oil.  Add soup, tomato paste, milk, half and half, chicken stock and seasonings.  Bring to a simmer.  Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (8-10 mins).  Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese.