TORTELLINI CASSEROLE 
2 pkgs. (2 lbs.) meat tortellini
1 pt. heavy cream
1/4 lb. unsalted butter
1/4 lb. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves fresh garlic
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 lb. Italian sausage

Remove sausage from skin and crumble up. Saute' in butter, garlic, salt and pepper, basil, thyme, oregano. Add the cooked tortellini to the meat mixture. Add 1/2 to 3/4 pint of the heavy cream. Heat for 15 minutes then add the Parmesan cheese. Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish and bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

 

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