Description
This One Pan Tortellini with Sausage is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal that combines Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, fresh spinach, and a creamy tomato sauce all cooked together in one skillet. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, it’s easy to prepare and requires minimal cleanup, making it a favorite for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
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Meat and Aromatics
- 11 ounces Italian sausages crumbled, see note
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Liquids and Sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
Pastas and Vegetables
- 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
Seasonings and Garnishes
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese optional, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage: Remove the sausage meat from the casings and crumble it into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving the sausage in the skillet.
- Add aromatics and liquids: Stir in the minced garlic, then pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juices, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini: Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the skillet. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the tortellini is tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking, with starch released from the pasta helping to thicken the sauce.
- Incorporate spinach: Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- I used 3 sausages from a 5-pack of Johnsonville mild Italian sausages. Anything around 11 oz will work, or you can increase the sausage amount for a meatier dish.
- Hot Italian sausages can be used if you prefer a spicier flavor.
- Heavy cream is recommended to prevent curdling due to the acidity of the tomatoes; substitutes like milk or half-and-half are not recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- 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
