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Cheese Tortellini with Meat Sauce

Quick & easy weeknight dinner that's pure comfort for a cold night! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • .5 - 1 lb pork sausage
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 24 oz Bertolli tomato sauce
  • 1.5 lb cheese tortellini
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh sliced basil optional

Method
 

  1. Add the oil to large saucepan.  Brown the meat thoroughly over medium high heat. 
  2. Add the sauce to the meat.  Cover & simmer on low while the tortellini cooks. 
  3. Drain the pasta.  Transfer to a serving bowl.  Pour the meat sauce on top.  Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan & fresh thinly sliced basil, if desired.