Tortellini with Sausage and Marscapone

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Ingredients

• 1 pkg bulk spicy Italian sausage
• 4 garlic
• 1 shallot or small yellow onion
• ½ t red pepper flakes
• 2 c marinara
• ¼ c heavy cream
• ¼ c marscapone cheese
• 1 9oz pkg refrigerated tortellini
• salt and pepper, parmesan to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1

   In 10-12" cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until browned.

2. Step 2

   Cook tortellini according to directions. Save ~¼c pasta water.

3. Step 3

   Add onion, and cook briefly. Add garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.

4. Step 4

   Add the marinara, cream, and marscapone. Cook ~5-7 min until saucy.

5. Step 5

   Add the tortellini to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper as needed, add pasta water as needed. Top with parmesan.

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• Entree