Tortellini with Spicy Sausage Ragu Recipe

• 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup pitted and sliced black olives, preferably kalamatas
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh cheese tortellini
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishing

1. Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking it up, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
3. Transfer the sausage to a bowl, straining off any fat if necessary.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and add a drizzle of olive oil (unless there is some fat in the pan) and add the onion.
5. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 6 minutes.
6. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Add the tomatoes, olives, wine, balsamic, oregano, ground fennel, and red pepper flakes and stir to loosen any browned bits on the pan bottom.
8. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, add the reserved sausage, and simmer about 10 minutes.
9. While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
10. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions.
11. Drain well.
12. Add the tortellini to the sauce and stir to coat.
13. Re-warm over medium-low heat just until heated through.
14. Serve, garnished with Parmesan.

italian sausage, yellow onion, tomatoes, black olives, red wine, balsamic vinegar, oregano, ground fennel, red pepper, kosher salt, fresh cheese tortellini, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/tortellini-spicy-sausage-ragu-31590 (may not work)