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mama mia, thatza deliziosa!

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Melissa Baldan
San Diego, CA

What started as soup turned into a trip to the ER...I let it simmer and when we returned 1.5 hour later this was in the pan! But!! I think we were all glad it simmered! So yummy

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For mama mia, thatza deliziosa!

  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes. (fire roasted when availible)
  • 1 can
    14.5oz chicken broth
  • 1
    half and half (fill the empty can of broth with h&h)
  • 1 c
    loosely packed basil leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic, minced
  • 1 lb
    hot italian sausage
  • 2 c
    cheese tortalini (the precooked type)
  • 2
    carrot, sliced and blanched
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make mama mia, thatza deliziosa!

  • 1
    In large skillet brown sausage, drain off fat and set aside. Wipe out skillet)
  • 2
    Add butter and cook tomatoes, basil and garlic for about 3-4 minutes. Transfer mixture to food processor, blender or emulsifier, add flour, and blend well. With tomato mixture out of pan, add chicken broth to pan. Return mixture to broth, mix well and bring to low boil.
  • 3
    Add Half and Half and bring back to boil. Then add sausage, tortellini and carrots. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until thickened.

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