Tortellini With Turkey Sausage in Creamy Butternut Apple Sage

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Tortellini With Turkey Sausage in Creamy Butternut Apple Sage Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb turkey sausage ( Hot or mild )
olive oil
8 fresh sage leaves
1 large onion , quartered and sliced
1 small apple , cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
5 garlic cloves , sliced thinly
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 pinch cinnamon
1 cup apple juice
1 cup pureed butternut squash or 1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup cream
2 lbs cheese tortellini , cooked accord to package

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
630
Sugar
13g
Fat
28g
This Tortellini With Turkey Sausage in Creamy Butternut Apple Sage recipe is a delicious and hearty pasta dish that is perfect for cold winter nights. With its rich and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at family dinners or dinner parties. The combination of savory turkey sausage with sweet apples and butternut squash gives this dish a unique and complex flavor profile. Plus, with the added health benefits of butternut squash and apple juice, you can feel good about indulging in this hearty pasta dish. This recipe serves 6-8 people, so it's great for feeding a crowd.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2.Add the turkey sausage and sage leaves, and cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
3.Remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside.
4.In the same pan, add the onion, apple, cranberries, garlic, seasoning salt, and cinnamon, and cook until the onion is softened.
5.Add the apple juice, butternut squash puree, and cream, and bring to a simmer. Let this mixture cook for 5-10 minutes, until it is slightly thickened.
6.Add the cooked tortellini and turkey sausage back to the pan, and toss everything together until coated in the sauce.
7.Serve hot, garnished with additional sage leaves if desired.

PROS

This dish is rich and flavorful, with a creamy sauce that combines the sweetness of apple with the earthy flavor of sage.

The butternut squash and apple juice add a healthy twist to this pasta dish.

This recipe can be customized with your choice of hot or mild turkey sausage and your favorite kind of tortellini.

CONS

This dish is a bit heavy on the cream and cheese, so it is high in calories and fat.
It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat or as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may find the combination of apple and butternut squash flavors to be a bit sweet for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey sausage is a lean protein source that is lower in fat than traditional pork sausage.
Butternut squash is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and potassium.
Apple juice is a good source of vitamin C.
Sage has been linked to improving brain function and memory.

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