Sausage Tortellini Alfredo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces mild Italian sausage
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 ounces portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 small green pepper, sliced in 1/4-inch strips
1 medium onion, sliced in 1/4-inch strips
black pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese, to taste
12 ounces prepared alfredo sauce, such as Ragu
16 ounces prepared tortellini, such as Bertolli

Preparation

Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Drain and hold warm.
In a large nonstick skillet, break up Italian sausage and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, mushrooms, onions and peppers. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until sausage is no longer pink.
Add alfredo sauce and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until flavors are well blended, or until you can't wait any longer. (try to hold out at least 10 minutes).
Add drained pasta to skillet and stir well to combine. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan cheese.