Creamy Tortellini with Sausage

1Ingredients

• 1 tablespoonOlive Oil
• 1 poundItalian Sausage (ground or links removed from casing)
• 0.5 mediumYellow Onion (diced)
• 2 clovesGarlic (minced)
• 14.5 ouncesCanned Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
• 0.5 cupChicken Broth
• 1 cupHeavy Cream
• 20 ouncesRefrigerated Cheese Tortellini
• 5 ouncesFresh Spinach
• 0.5 teaspoonSalt
• 0.3 teaspoonBlack Pepper
• 0.3 cupGrated Parmesan Cheese (for serving)

2Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

   ⏱ 8 min
2. 2

   Add the diced onion to the skillet with the sausage and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

   ⏱ 4 min
3. 3

   Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

   ⏱ 3 min
4. 4

   Add the tortellini to the simmering sauce. Stir well, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook according to package directions, typically 5-7 minutes, until the tortellini is tender.

   ⏱ 7 min
5. 5

   Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time until it wilts into the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.

   ⏱ 2 min
6. 6

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

   ⏱ 1 min