Ingredients
½ package Holmes Chicken Sausage Slices (6 oz)
1 tbsp olive oil
9 oz cheese tortellini
½ cup basil pesto
¼ cup heavy cream
Juice of 1 lemon (about ⅛ cup)
Grated parmesan cheese garnish
Fresh basil to garnish
Serves
4
Method
Cook
Time
30
Difficulty
2- Boil a large pot of water, making sure to salt your water! Cook the cheese tortellini to al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining the tortellini.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken sausage slices until golden, then set aside.
- Add the pesto and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine. Heat up the sauce and continue stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
- Stir in the lemon juice, cooked tortellini, and seared sausage. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of parmesan and some fresh basil to garnish.