Cheese Tortellini With Sausage Ragu

Photo: Carla

Ingredients

2 cups marinara sauce< a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/marinara-sauce-recipe/ind

1/2 cup red wine, (Riojo is one I use often for cooking)

1 pound cheese tortellini, or choose your own pasta

4 fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons, i.e., chiffonade

In a medium saucepan heat olive oil over medium high and brown sausage, using a wooden spoon to crumble the sausage as it browns.

To the cooked sausage, add the wine and oregano, cook until wine reduces to 1/4 cup.

Add marinara sauce and salt and pepper to taste.

Let sauce begin to come to a boil and turn down to a slow simmer.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes add cream, basil and parmesan cheese, and stir to incorporate.

While sauce is nearing the last 10 minutes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the tortellini and cook 7 - 9 minutes until tender, stirring occaisionally. Drain pasta and toss with sauce.

Serve with extra grated parmesan if desired.

A quick and tasty pasta dish.

6 Servings

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 2:40pm

Carla