Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in, this dish combines savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and a creamy tomato sauce for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook Italian sausage until browned.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, tortellini, broth, cream, tomatoes, seasonings. Simmer until tortellini is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach and Parmesan cheese. Cook until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
- You can use frozen tortellini—just adjust the cooking time and add more broth if needed.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
