Creamy Sausage Tortellini Skillet
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring crumbled sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5.5 ounces Italian sausage, crumbled
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
- 0.5 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- salt & pepper, to taste
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the crumbled sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. If there's excess fat, drain most of it, leaving the sausage in the pan.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well to combine.
- Next, add the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes until the tortellini is cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the refrigerated cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Once the tortellini is tender, fold in the fresh baby spinach and let it wilt, which takes just a couple of minutes.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, use turkey or chicken sausages instead of beef. To add extra flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning before serving. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.