Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 11 ounces Italian sausages
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese optional, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Remove the sausage meat from casings and crumble into a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving some fat in the pan.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add minced garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juices, heavy cream, and refrigerated cheese tortellini to the skillet. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes or until tortellini is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your preference.
- Wilt spinach and season: Stir in fresh baby spinach and cook just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- The recipe uses 3 sausages totaling about 11 ounces; vary as preferred. Hot Italian sausage can replace mild for added heat.
- Do not substitute heavy cream with milk or half-and-half as it may curdle due to tomato acidity.
- If excess fat remains after cooking sausage, drain most but retain some for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
