here is what I am making for dinner tonight.
Ingredients:
- 1 TBSP EVOO
- 1lb Italian sausage
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4C chicken broth
- 12oz dried cheese tortellini
- 6oz cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 TBSP chopped fresh basil
- grated parmesan cheese (whatever your taste says)
Directions:
1. heat oil in a 12 inch cast iron skilletover medium heat, add sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking meat into small pieces (about 4-6 minutes).
2. add garlic and cook for about 1 minute
3. add broth and pasta, give it a stir and bring to a boil. cook uncovered until pasta is tender and a majority of the liquid has evaporated (about 15 minutes)
4. add tomatoes and a some of the parmesan cheese, cook for another 2 minutes or until the tomaotes have just started to get a tender.
5. remove from heat, plate, garnish with a little fresh basil and parmesan cheese and serve.
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15-20 minutes
total time: about 30 minutes.