Tortellini With Sausage And Swiss Chard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 links Italian sausages, casings removed
3 tbsp canola or sunflower oil
1 lb Swiss chard
1 pkg (20 oz) fresh cheese tortellini
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto
1/4 cup creme fraiche

Preparation

Roll the sausage into small meatballs. Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 4-5 mins, turning, until browned and cooked through. Add the Swiss chard and cook for 4-5 mins. Season.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions. Mix the pesto and creme fraiche in a large bowl. Drain the pasta and add to the bowl along with the sausage and Swiss chard; toss to coat. Divide among 4 bowls and sprinkle with black pepper.