Creamy Sausage Tortellini
Creamy Sausage Tortellini is a comforting and quick dish featuring savory Italian sausage and tender cheese tortellini in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lbitalian sausage (casings removed if in links)
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1 smallonion (diced)
- 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 1 cupheavy cream
- 1 cupchicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 poundcheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cupbaby spinach leaves
- 1 cupgrated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- fresh parsley (chopped (for garnish))
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and Italian sausage. Break the sausage into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- 2
In the same skillet, add the diced onion. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring the mixture back to a simmer, then add the tortellini. Cook according to package instructions until the tortellini are tender, usually about 5 minutes for fresh tortellini or 7-9 minutes for frozen.
- 4
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Add the baby spinach and stir until the spinach begins to wilt. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- 5
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and the cheese is melted. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.