Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Tortellini with Sausage dish. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, this one-pan pasta is a hearty combination of cheese tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and a creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Make the Sauce: Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Cook the Tortellini: Stir in tortellini and cook until tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use frozen tortellini—just increase the cooking time slightly.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the cream.
- Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
