Hearty Mediterranean Pasta

This delicious pasta dish is not only easy to make butsausage for about 5 minutes or until cooked. Once
can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. It's basecooked, remove the sausages and let cool for a few
ingredients go well with many types of meat or fishminutes. Replace the water in the large pot, boil, then
but is best with a spicy or mild italian sausage.begin cooking the tortellini.
Ingredients:Slice the sausage into small 1/2 inch thick disks and
3 Large Italian Sausages (mild or spicy)place into a large frying pan and cook until golden
1 Onion Dicedbrown on both sides. Remove the sausage and
4 Cloves Garlic finely choppeddiscard the grease.
1 Can Diced TomatoesIn the same frying pan, sautee the onions and garlic
1 Small Can of Sliced Black Olivesuntil tender, then add the 1/2 cup of vermouth and boil
1/3 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oiluntil the vermouth has reduced by about one half. Add
1 Can unmarinated Artichokes (optional)the can of chopped tomatoes, black olives, and 1/3 cup
Salt and pepper to taste.of olive oil. Cook for about 5 minutes then add the
1 Package of Fresh Tortelliniartichokes (should be quartered).
Begin by boiling a large pot of water and boil the italianFinally, drain and add the tortelline and serve!