Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage
  • 12 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (sliced)
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup zesty Italian salad dressing

Instruction

  • To a skillet set over medium heat, add the sausage. Cook until browned, approx. 10 minutes, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
  • In a small skillet over low heat, toast the pine nuts until lightly golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, sausage, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. Add the salad dressing and toss to coat.
  • Serve warm, at room temperature, or chill and serve. Salad will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.