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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 736kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed if in links
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 pound cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes optional, for a bit of heat
- fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- Grate Parmesan fresh for the best flavor and creamy texture.
- Substitute Italian sausage with turkey or vegetarian sausage if preferred.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for more variety.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 736kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1196IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 3mg
