My daughter loves cream sauce, but I don't make it a lot because it is very high in calories and I just don't care for the taste very much. I will take Marinara sauce over Alfredo anytime. I can't always make meals that are only pleasing to my palate. I try to be diverse even if that means sacrificing my wants. I was very pleased with this recipe and surprised that even though it was made with a cream sauce verses a marinara, it was very delicious! I would even go as far as to say that I would make it again. The original recipe calls for chicken, but I wanted to add extra flavor so I used Italian turkey sausage instead.
Source: pickypalate.com
8 oz package cheese tortellini
4 tbsp butter ( I used 2)
1/4 c. flour
salt and pepper
2 c. skim milk
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese ( I used 1.5)
1 tbsp adobo sauce, from canned chipotle chilies
2 Italian turkey sausage links with skins off and mashed and cooked
14 oz can canellini beans, drained
1/4 c. cilantro, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Prepare tortellini according to package instructions
2. Melt butter into a medium pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until combined. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Increase the heat to medium high while continuously whisking. Continue until mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheese. Stir until melted and smooth then add the adobo sauce. Add drained tortellini to the pot along with the sausage, beans and cilantro. Serve warm
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