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Tortellini with Italian Sausage, Fennel, and Mushroom

4.8

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The pasta in a light grey bowl on a darker grey charger.
Photo by José Picayo

A splash of cream is the secret to achieving an indulgent, delicious pasta sauce on a weeknight.

Test Kitchen Tip

To crush the fennel seeds, enclose the seeds in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, then pound them with a meat mallet or a small heavy skillet.

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