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One Pan Creamy Tortellini and Smoked Sausage

August 7, 2017 By Kristin Maxwell | 144 Comments

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My One Pan Creamy Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a match made in heaven! It’s a delicious one pan meal that combines the tender, cheese filled pasta with savory smokey sausage and wraps it all in a creamy cheesy tomato sauce. One bite and you’ll wonder where it’s been all your life!

Creamy One Pan Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce.

*This recipe was originally posted in 2014 and has been updated for 2017.

One Pan Meals have long provided record breaking traffic to the blog. People really fell in love with the One Pan Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta and others like my One Pan Caprese Pasta and One Pan Beef Stroganoff (my personal favorite).

Creamy One Pan Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce.

I did make one small change to the recipe this time around (but left both versions in the printable recipe). I had originally used a big can of whole tomatoes that you cut up yourself in the can, but I’ve found that I prefer crushed tomatoes. Using crushed eliminates a step, and they taste just as fresh if you use a good quality brand like San Marzano.

So really it’s not a huge change and you can stick with whatever type of tomatoes you prefer.

Creamy One Pan Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce.

To make the One Pan Creamy Tortellini and Smoked Sausage, start by cooking up the smoked sausage with some fragrant diced onions and a little garlic. That alone will make your kitchen smell divine and you might want to just start picking them out of the pan and eating them one by one. But refrain! You’re so close because this recipe is incredibly easy.

Creamy One Pan Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce.

Once the onions are soft and the sausage is browned, you add in the rest of the ingredients (minus the cheese) – Refrigerated Tortellini (whatever flavor you prefer), a 20 oz can of crushed tomatoes or cut up whole tomatoes (use your kitchen scissors and cut them up right in the can), a cup of chicken broth or water, and salt and pepper. Give it a few quick stirs while you let it come to a boil. Then cover it up and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, you could leave the lid off while it simmers at a higher heat, stirring often, to cook it a little faster.

Once the pasta is tender, you just add in the cheeses. The sauce will seem thin, but will thicken as it sits. Cover to allow the cheese time to melt, then serve hot.

Creamy One Pan Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce.

This is one that I will definitely be adding to my monthly meal plan, because my kids LOVED it! You can kick it up a little by adding two cans of Rotel Tomatoes instead of the whole canned tomatoes, too. If not for my picky kiddos, I would have added a couple big handfuls of spinach.

Creamy One Pan Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce.

One Pan Creamy Tortellini and Smoked Sausage

My Creamy One Pan Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a match made in heaven! It's a delicious one pan meal that combines the tender, cheese filled pasta with savory smokey sausage and wraps it all in a creamy cheesy tomato sauce. One bite and you'll wonder where it's been all your life!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: one pan tortellini
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 739kcal
Author: Kristin

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 1 pound package of smoked sausage cut into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 20 ounce package of refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes or whole tomatoes cut in the can with kitchen scissors
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup freshly shredded jack cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened; 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add sausage and cook until browned on both sides.
  • Stir in chicken broth, tortellini, tomatoes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is tender, stirring at least once to prevent sticking. *There should still be liquid in the pan to make the sauce, but if it seems excessive, you can remove some with a large spoon. (If you want a quicker cooking method, set at medium-low heat, uncovered, stirring often for about 8-10 minutes).
  • *If there is too much liquid left in the pan, spoon some out. But be sure to leave enough behind to make the sauce.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheeses, reserving a handful for sprinkling on top. Cover and let stand for five to ten minutes, or broil for 2-3 minutes to brown. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1472mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 468mg | Iron: 5mg

 

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One Pan Creamy Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce. One Pan Creamy Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce.

One Pan Creamy Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce.

One Pan Creamy Tortellini and Smoked Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender, cheese-filled pasta with smokey sausage in a creamy sauce.

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  1. Carla says

    October 4, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    Loved!! I did forget the tomatoes and didn’t have any…I used pizza sauce (12 oz) and the balance used peach salsa. It was soooo good!!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 6, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      Nice! Thanks for sharing your positive experience and feedback Carla.

      Reply
  2. Dot says

    February 4, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    Made this use Italian Sausage instead of smoked sausage was delicious! Was wondering if you added spinach would you use fresh and when would you add it?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      February 4, 2019 at 6:43 pm

      This would be great with spinach added! Definitely add fresh and add it at the end; it will wilt pretty quickly.

      Reply
  3. Ashlee says

    August 25, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Hi I was just wondering do you think your one pan smoked sausage and tortellini would work as a freezer meal?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      August 27, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      I am a bit cautious of freezing cheese dishes, so I probably wouldn’t freeze this one.

      Reply
  4. Lauren Sparkes says

    March 17, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    I was trying to come up with a delish dinner, I took this recipe and used it as a base. I made mine with roasted red pepper soup, kielbasa, and mini cheese filled tortellini. Wow. You were right, I don’t know how I lived without it! Thanks the inspiration! (I didn’t add tomatoes but medium salsa instead)

    Reply
  5. Emily says

    September 3, 2017 at 9:19 am

    This is going to sound bad but I am a horrible cook and hate to cook…that being said can I use frozen tortellini since I have it in my freezer? Maybe defrost it or cook it first?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      September 4, 2017 at 3:27 pm

      It should be fine, maybe let it defrost for 5-10 minutes first, but honestly you probably don’t even need to do that. Might give off a little extra liquid but you can always strain that out.

      Reply
  6. Ashley says

    January 12, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    Sooo watery. Wanted to love this dish because of the comments but unfortunately the turkey sausage tasted like hotdogs (would’ve used pork) and the canned tomatoes made for a watery sauce.

    Reply
  7. Miki says

    December 9, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    Very good. Very easy to make. It’s just my husband and i, and even with him eating 2 huge helpings, there’s still a lot left. Will definitely be making this again.

    Reply
  8. Ivon Q says

    August 31, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    My family loves this recipe, I love making it. It is delicious and so simple to make. Thank you for sharing it with us.

    Reply
  9. Holly says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    Made this and it was quite yummy, BF said it reminded him of a dish his grandma made! Can’t wait to try it again and add some fresh spinach!

    Just wondering though, are you supposed to add the juices from the canned tomato? or drain them? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      August 8, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      Yes, keep the juice. So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  10. Alicia says

    July 2, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    I’m adding this to my two-week dinner menu and can’t wait to try it! Can you tell me the total prep and cook time? Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Kristina says

    April 20, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    I want to make this but all i have in hand is frozen cheese tortellini… any advise on how to alter this for the frozen stuff?

    Reply
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