Description
Indulge in the richness of this Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini dish that brings together savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and a creamy tomato-based sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Italian Sausage Tortellini:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage: In a skillet, brown and crumble Italian sausage.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onions, then garlic.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in tomatoes, cream, broth, seasonings, and tortellini.
- Cook Tortellini: Simmer until tortellini is tender.
- Finish: Stir in spinach, Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use frozen tortellini—just add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach, or add mushrooms for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
