Beer-Cheese Kielbasa with Tortellini Recipe

Ingredients

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup light beer
1/3 cup sliced green onions with tops
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (14 oz) cooked kielbasa or other smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
2 tablespoons diced roasted red bell peppers (from a jar)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Fill 12-inch nonstick skillet half full with water (about 6 cups). Heat to boiling. Add tortellini; cook uncovered minimum time as directed on bag, stirring occasionally. Drain.

2. In 1-cup measuring cup, stir 3/4 cup water and the flour with whisk until smooth; pour into same skillet. Stir in beer, green onions, chili sauce, mustard and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened.

3. Gently fold in tortellini and kielbasa. Cover; cook over medium-low heat about 5 minutes or until kielbasa is hot.

4. Fold in cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, until melted. Remove from heat; top with roasted peppers.