Description
This one-pan tortellini with sausage is a creamy, comforting dish that combines flavorful Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich tomato–cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it requires minimal cleanup and delivers bold flavors in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Units
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Meat and Proteins
- 11 ounces Italian sausages crumbled, see note
Produce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
Pantry Staples
- 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
Seasonings and Garnishes
- 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 large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary, then leave the sausage in the pan.
- Add aromatics and liquids: Add minced garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juices, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini: Stir in the refrigerated cheese tortellini. Cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Wilt the spinach: Add the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Spoon the dish into bowls, sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- I used 3 sausages from a 5-pack of Johnsonville mild Italian sausages. Any around 11 oz will work, or you can use more sausage meat for extra flavor.
- Hot Italian sausages add a spicy kick if you prefer heat.
- Heavy cream is recommended as a substitute for lighter options to prevent curdling when combined with the tomato acids.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 594 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1063 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 117 mg
