Sausage Alfredo Tortellini

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 9 oz pkg refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 19 oz pkg Italian sausages

  thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp zesty Italian dressing mix
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup cream
• 2 oz cream cheese

  softened and cubed
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• salt & pepper

  to taste

Instructions

• 1 Bring a pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to
  package instructions. Drain, and set aside.
• 2 While waiting for the water to boil, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook
  the sliced sausages until cooked and nicely browned. Transfer to a plate or
  bowl.
• 3 Add the butter to the drippings, stirring to melt. Stir in the garlic, Italian
  seasoning, and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about a minute. 
• 4 Stir in the flour, constantly whisking until slightly browned and the flour
  taste has cooked out, about a minute or so. A little at a time, whisking
  constantly-add in the milk and cream, waiting each time until the roux has
  reformed before adding some more, until it's all come together. 
• 5 Let the mixture simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 3-5
  minutes.
• 6 Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cheese. When the cheese has melted,
  add the sausage & pasta to the skillet. Stir until everything's evenly combined.
  Salt & pepper, to taste.
• 7 Serve immediately.

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