Tomato Basil Pasta – One Pot

This Tomato Basil Pasta recipe uses fresh-cherry-tomatoes & basil in creamy garlic Parmesan-sauce with sausage, ground-beef or turkey.

• In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high-heat. Add the sausage & cook till it is browned and is cooked through. Put aside.
• Drain any grease from the pan & reduce the heat to medium. Melt the butter. Add the garlic for a few minute.

• Whisk in the flour and cook for a few minute. Then add the chicken-broth, half and half. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Gradually add the Parmesan cheese and whisk well to combine.
• Whisk in the cream-cheese till incorporated. Then add in the tortellini, and the tomatoes. Mix gently till the sauce is well combined.

• Allow it to bubble slowly, covered, until cooked through. It usually takes between 4-7 minutes. Add the basil leaves to the pan and stir. If desired, add red pepper flakes.
• Turn off the heat. Standing, the sauce will thicken more. Serve!

Keep it in an airtight container and you can refrigerate for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

You can see the full recipe here thecozycook.