Description
Ready in 30 minutes and bursting with bold, Southern-inspired flavor, this Loaded Cajun Alfredo Tortellini Skillet is the ultimate one-pan comfort food. Tender cheese-filled tortellini, spicy sausage, sweet bell peppers, and a rich, Cajun-seasoned Alfredo sauce make this dish creamy, cheesy, and unforgettable. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, cozy weekend meals, or when you just need an easy recipe packed with flavor. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, hearty food ideas, or something to please the whole family, this skillet is the answer.
Ingredients
1 pound cheese tortellini
1/2 pound ground sausage or smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add chopped bell peppers and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in cream cheese. Let it melt completely.
4. Add Cajun seasoning, stir to combine, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the cheese tortellini and cover. Cook for 5-7 minutes until pasta is tender.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the skillet and stir until melted.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh refrigerated tortellini for best texture.
If you prefer more heat, increase the Cajun seasoning or add crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg