Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Tortellini, Zucchini and Italian Chicken Sausage Medley



Here is a quick, flavorful, one dish meal that can be prepared on a weekday that will get you out of the kitchen in no time. It has protein, veggies and fiber all in one bowl and it is very tasty!
Serves 4.

Ingredients:

13 oz. cooked tri-color tortellini (use package directions)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 oz. Italian style chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds (used Aidells brand)
3 medium zucchini, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 - 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a medium pot, cook tortellini according to package directions.

In a large skillet, saute sausage in oil for 4 minutes on medium heat. Add onion saute about 3 minutes, then add zucchini and garlic, and salt and pepper to taste, cook for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth and Italian seasoning. With a slotted spoon add tortellini to zucchini mixture. Gently stir ingredients together and cook until zucchini is tender, about another 2 minutes. Serve in bowls and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Enjoy!



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