Vodka Sauce With Tortellini And Sausage Recipe

Name: Vodka Sauce With Tortellini And Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Garlic Cloves; 1/2 cup chopped onion; Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; Cayenne Pepper; Chili Powder; Crushed Tomatoes; 1/2 cup vodka; 1 teaspoon salt; Fresh Ground Black Pepper; Heavy Whipping Cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; Parmesan Cheese; Italian Sausage; Cheese Tortellini

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy vodka sauce, bursting with the savory flavors of Italian sausage and perfectly cooked cheese tortellini. A quick and easy weeknight meal that tastes like a restaurant masterpiece! This recipe combines the richness of vodka sauce with the satisfying bite of sausage and the delightful chew of tortellini.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 1072.8 kcal

Protein 87g

Rating 0.0 (0 Reviews)

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vodka Sauce With Tortellini And Sausage

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic Cloves
1/2 cup chopped onion
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Powder
Crushed Tomatoes
1/2 cup vodka
1 teaspoon salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Parmesan Cheese
Italian Sausage
Cheese Tortellini

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Vodka Sauce With Tortellini And Sausage? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Vodka Sauce With Tortellini And Sausage

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1/2 cup of chopped onion. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add 1/2 cup of vodka, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions.
In a separate skillet, brown 1 pound of Italian sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds, over medium heat. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
Add the cooked sausage to the vodka sauce.
Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Drain the cooked tortellini and add it to the sauce. Toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.