Creamy Tortellini with Smoked Sausage and Boursin Cheese
Creamy Tortellini with Smoked Sausage and Boursin Cheese (One-Pot Recipe)
If you’re looking for a quick, family-friendly dinner that’s loaded with flavor and minimal cleanup, this creamy tortellini with smoked sausage and Boursin cheese is a must-try. Made all in one pan, it features crispy smoked sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, and a velvety garlic-herb sauce that’s comforting and rich without being fussy.
It’s the kind of easy dinner you can count on for busy weeknights, yet flavorful enough to impress anyone at the table.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-pan dinner with minimal cleanup
- Creamy, flavorful sauce thanks to Boursin and Parmesan
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Customizable with your favorite vegetables or sausage
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Smoked sausage: A 14-ounce package, sliced and sautéed until golden.
- Olive oil: Just a tablespoon to start the cooking.
- Vegetables: One diced onion, plus a red and green bell pepper for flavor and color.
- Garlic: Use 6 to 7 cloves for a bold, savory base.
- Seasoning: Fire & Smoke Society’s Potato Slayer is perfect, but any veggie-friendly all-purpose blend will work.
- Chicken broth and heavy cream: These form the creamy base of the sauce.
- Boursin cheese: A 5.3-ounce package of garlic and fine herbs Boursin melts into a rich, tangy, herby sauce.
- Frozen cheese tortellini: A 19-ounce bag works great here—no need to thaw.
- Shaved Parmesan: Adds depth and creaminess at the end.
- Red pepper flakes: Optional, but a little heat goes a long way.
Instructions:
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned and crispy around the edges. Remove and set aside.
To the same pan, add the diced onion and both bell peppers. Season with your favorite veggie seasoning blend. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Then stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
No pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream. Add the Boursin garlic and herb cheese, stirring until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Stir in the frozen cheese tortellini and bring everything to a gentle boil. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
Uncover the skillet and stir in 3 ounces of shaved Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes to taste. Return the browned sausage to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
Serve with a side of garlic bread or a nice dinner salad and dinner is done!
If you do make this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating! I love hearing from you and it helps so much! Thank you!
Creamy Tortellini with Smoked Sausage and Boursin Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 14 oz Smoked Sausage, sliced
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp Veggie Seasoning Blend
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 5.3 oz Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese
- 19 oz Frozen Cheese Tortellini
- 3 oz Shaved or Grated Parmesan
- 1/2-1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, optional
- Salt and Pepper to taste if needed
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add smoked sausage and sauté until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the pan. Season and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in broth and cream. Add Boursin cheese and stir until melted.
- Add frozen tortellini. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Uncover, stir in Parmesan and red pepper flakes. Return sausage to the pan and simmer until sauce thickens. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Storage & Reheating Tips
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce. Microwave reheating works too, but stir halfway through for even heating.
- Note: The tortellini stays al dente when fresh, but will soften slightly as leftovers.
Wow is all I can say! This came out sooo good! My husband and toddler loved it! I made the recipe exactly as it stated but I skipped out on adding the sausage. My husband was making steaks and didn’t wanna have 2 meats! But my husband even said this meal was better than going out to eat!
Thank you Carmen for the recipe. We will definitely add this to our rotation!
That is amazing! So glad everyone liked it so much! Thank you for leaving such a nice review!