Description
This One-Pan Tortellini and Sausage Skillet Dinner is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal that combines tender cheese tortellini with savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach, all cooked in a single skillet for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
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For the dish
- 20 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups baby spinach, ribboned or torn
- 1 cup chicken broth, more if needed
- Pinch of sea salt
- Cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onions: Add diced red onion and cook for about two minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add garlic and sausage: Incorporate the minced garlic and ground sausage; cook until the sausage is mostly browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula, about 5 minutes.
- Add broth and tortellini: Stir in the chicken broth and nestle the tortellini into the sausage and broth mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cover the skillet.
- Cook the tortellini: Allow the tortellini to steam and absorb flavors for approximately 4 minutes or as indicated on the package.
- Wilt the spinach: Remove the lid, then stir in the spinach, cheese, and lemon zest. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Finish the dish: Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and extra grated cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chicken broth for desired sauce consistency.
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture; frozen works as well but may require slightly longer cooking.
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or chopped herbs like basil or parsley.
- This meal is best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
