So this was one of those surprise meals. You know, the ones that you kinda know the ingredients you have or want to use but you aren't sure what combo you are going to do. I got most of the ingredients at Trader Joe's (TJ's) but I'm sure you can look around and find them else where. So this one is really easy and a bit spicy but my kids loved it because the sausage looks like hot dogs...
Tortellini with Jalapeño Chicken Sausage & Zucchini
*1 package of Jalapeño Chicken Sausage (TJ's), cut long ways and chopped
*1 lb of Tortellini (I like the TJ's kind)
*1/4 cup sour cream
*1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (some to mix in and some to sprinkle)
* salt & pepper, soy sauce, EVOO, 1 TB Basil
*4 zucchini, cut long ways and chopped
*1 lemon
*1 small onion finely chopped
Boil your pot of water for the Tortellini and cook when ready.
Sauté the onion in a little olive oil and a dash of soy sauce. When they are soft, add the Jalapeño Chicken Sausage and crisp a little. Then add the zucchini stir frequently. By now the Tortellini should be done, drain it but pour a couple tablespoons of pasta water into the veggies & meat. Put a lid on the mixture and cook a bit.
Put the Tortellini back in the pot and add a "glug" of EVOO, 1/2 of the cheese, and the sour cream. Added about a tablespoon of cubed (frozen in cubes from TJ's) basil. Mix it all together. Scoop the Tortellini and top it with the veggies and meat. Sprinkle cheese, grind some pepper, and squeeze some lemon and you are done!
