Cheese Tortellini With Sausage Ragu
By: Carla
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 2:40pm

Ingredients




2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound ground mild italian sausage
2 cups marinara sauce< a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/marinara-sauce-recipe/ind
1/2 cup red wine, (Riojo is one I use often for cooking)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 pound cheese tortellini, or choose your own pasta
2 inches sprig chopped fresh oregano
4 fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons, i.e., chiffonade
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

1 In a medium saucepan heat olive oil over medium high and brown sausage, using a wooden spoon to crumble the sausage as it browns. 2 To the cooked sausage, add the wine and oregano, cook until wine reduces to 1/4 cup. 3 Add marinara sauce and salt and pepper to taste. 4 Let sauce begin to come to a boil and turn down to a slow simmer. 5 Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. 6 After 30 minutes add cream, basil and parmesan cheese, and stir to incorporate. 7 While sauce is nearing the last 10 minutes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 8 Add the tortellini and cook 7 - 9 minutes until tender, stirring occaisionally. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. 9 Serve with extra grated parmesan if desired.

About


A quick and tasty pasta dish.