Hungry For Italian Sausage And Cabbage

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This is an italian twist on the ever popular hungarian dish using cabbage and noodles. this is a delicious one dish meal bursting with flavor. created for rsc #14.

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Steps

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Cook the tortellini as per package directions , drain reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.

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Place the sausages in boiling water and cook until firm , remove and cool until cool enough to handle.

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Thinly slice the sausage.

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Over medium heat , melt the butter and add olive oil , cook sausages through until nicely browned.

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Stir in onions , minced garlic and cabbage.

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Saute for 5 minutes or until cabbage is crisp tender.

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Stir in drained cooked tortellini , fennel seeds , red pepper flakes and pimentos.

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Season with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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Lower the heat to low , add the crme fraiche and reserved pasta cooking liquid.

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Cook just until warmed through.

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Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crusty italian bread.

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Ingredients

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cheese tortellini, italian sausages, olive oil, butter, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic cloves, fennel seed, red pepper flakes, diced pimento, creme fraiche, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese