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Tomato Basil Pasta

Camelia
This Tomato Basil Pasta recipe uses fresh-cherry-tomatoes & basil in creamy garlic Parmesan-sauce with sausage, ground-beef or turkey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 691 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ lb ground sausage hot or sweet
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated and at room temp
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ⅔ cup firmly packed basil leaves chiffonade
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 heaping tbsp cream cheese at room temp
  • ¾ lb refrigerated tortellini see notes for other pasta options
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • 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!
Keyword Tomato Basil Pasta