Sausage and Tortellini Skillet
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Sausage and Tortellini Skillet—a one-pan wonder that’s packed with bold flavors and creamy comfort! This easy 35-minute recipe combines savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and a rich tomato cream sauce seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and just a hint of spice. Fresh baby spinach adds a pop of color and nutrition, while Parmesan cheese melts seamlessly into the sauce for a luxurious finish. Perfect for busy evenings, this hearty skillet meal requires minimal prep and cleanup, making it a family-favorite choice. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad to round out this satisfying dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups baby spinach
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Add the Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the cheese tortellini to the skillet and stir to combine. Cover the skillet and let the tortellini cook in the sauce for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet along with the baby spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
Taste the dish and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.6 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 2340 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1154 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
