Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • 2 garlic cloves (sliced thin)
  • 4 cups water
  • 12 ounces dried cheese tortellini ((see FAQ above))
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt (plus more if needed)
  • 8 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instruction

  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil until shimmering. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in water, pasta, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, drizzle with olive oil to taste, and sprinkle with basil. Serve.