Creamy Sausage Tortellini
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Creamy Sausage Tortellini
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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.
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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)
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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.
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 Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
736kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
1200mg
(50%)
Potassium
342mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1196IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
305mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 736 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 736kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1196IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 305mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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