30-Minute Tortellini with Sausage and Spinach

Name: 30-Minute Tortellini with Sausage and Spinach
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 TB olive oil; 1 small onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 lb Italian sausage; 2 cups pasta sauce; 14 oz diced tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; ½ cup half and half creamer; 19 oz cheese tortellini; 3 cups baby spinach leaves; freshly ground black pepper; freshly shaved/shredded Parmesan cheese; Optional: freshly chopped herbs, such as basil or parsley, for garnish

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings
6
Calories
553 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion

30-Minute Tortellini with Sausage and Spinach

Iris Warren

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Just 30 minutes and one skillet is all you'll need to get this delicious Tortellini Recipe on the table. Everything, including the tortellini, gets cooked up in one big pan. Busy weeknights, here we come.

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Ingredients

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2 TB olive oil
1 small onion chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 lb Italian sausage bulk, no casings
2 cups pasta sauce tomato based
14 oz diced tomatoes Italian seasoned, with juices
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup half and half creamer or heavy cream
19 oz cheese tortellini frozen, do not thaw
3 cups baby spinach leaves excess moisture removed, torn to bite size
freshly ground black pepper
freshly shaved/shredded Parmesan cheese
Optional: freshly chopped herbs, such as basil or parsley, for garnish.

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Instructions

In a very large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion, stir constantly 30 seconds. Add garlic and stir another 2 minutes or until aromatic and tender.
Push onion mixture to the edges of pan and add sausage into the center of pan. Cook and break up sausage; once it's half-cooked, stir together with the onion mixture and continue cooking until browned.
Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, broth, and half/half. Stir and bring to a boil.
Add frozen tortellini, stirring to submerge tortellini in the sauce. Bring back to a boil, cover, and reduce to simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
Remove from heat. Gently stir in spinach just until wilted. Add 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste.
Serve immediately with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped herbs, if desired.

Notes

Always heat the olive oil over medium heat before adding the onions.
When adding the garlic, make sure to stir it constantly for about 2 minutes. This will help to release its aroma and prevent it from burning.
When adding the tortellini, make sure it's fully submerged in the sauce. This will ensure they cook evenly and absorb all the delicious flavors.
Always add the spinach last and stir it gently until it wilts. This will keep it fresh and vibrant, adding a nice color contrast to your dish.
Don't skimp on the freshly ground black pepper and freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. These ingredients add a burst of flavor that really elevates the dish.
If you're using fresh tortellini, reduce the cooking time to prevent overcooking.
This recipe creates extra sauce to ensure the tortellini cooks through; serve with crusty bread to soak up that delicious sauce! We also love having it with some Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread or Olive Garden breadsticks.
If you'd prefer less liquid, you can use just 1 cup of pasta sauce, but be sure the tortellini has enough liquid to fully submerge/cook in.
If you prefer the sauce to be more creamy, add a bit more cream. If the leftover sauce becomes too thick, add a bit more broth to loosen it.
If you tried this recipe and loved it, please come back and give it a rating. We ❤️ hearing from you!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 553kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 806mg (34%) Potassium 701mg (20%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1910IU (38%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 217mg (22%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 553 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	553kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	50g	17%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	39g	60%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	15g	75%
Cholesterol	99mg	33%
Sodium	806mg	34%
Potassium	701mg	15%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1910IU	38%
Vitamin C	19mg	21%
Calcium	217mg	22%
Iron	5mg	28%