Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini
Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini

Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini

    1     tablespoon olive oil
    1     pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced into bite-sized rounds
    1     clove garlic, minced
    1 2/3     cups chicken broth
    1     can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
    3/4     cup heavy cream
    18     ounces cheese tortellini
    1/2     pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

    In large rimmed skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
    Add sausage and brown on both sides. Add garlic and stir until golden, 20-30 seconds.
    Add broth, tomato sauce, cream and tortellini; stir to combine. Bring to light simmer.
    Cover and simmer over low heat 10 minutes. Add asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking until tortellini is tender and sauce has reduced.