Italian Sausage Tortellini Skillet
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Italian Sausage Tortellini Skillet
Description
Italian Sausage Tortellini Skillet brings together ground Italian sausage and a medley of diced onions and carrots sautéed until soft, mingling with pressed garlic and a robust marinara sauce spiked with beef broth. Frozen cheese tortellini cooks right in the skillet, absorbing the sauce's flavor while becoming tender. Adding fresh baby spinach at the end allows it to just wilt without overcooking, contributing color and a mild leafy flavor. A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top adds a salty, nutty finish.
The seasoning is straightforward, with just salt to enhance the ingredients. Cooking in one pan streamlines the process and makes cleanup easy. This skillet meal serves warm, perfect as a filling dinner complemented by a simple green salad or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. The combination of meats, pasta, and greens makes it a balanced and satisfying dish.
Leftover portions store well covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or can be frozen for up to a month. Reheat gently to keep the tortellini texture intact and spinach fresh. This recipe's method of layering and simmering makes it adaptable to variations, such as swapping sausage types or adding herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage ground
- 1 onion diced, sweet yellow
- 1/2 cup carrot finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 4 cups baby spinach fresh
- 1 jar marinara sauce (23 oz)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cheese tortellini frozen
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, stirring and breaking up as you cook.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet and cook the onions and carrots in the grease from the sausage until the onions are translucent and the carrots are soft. Stir in the pressed garlic.
- Add the marinara sauce, broth, Italian sausage, and salt and stir to combine.
- Stir in the tortellini and continue to cook over medium heat. Once the sauce starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low, place the lid on the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes remove the lid, turn the heat back to medium and stir in the spinach. Continue to cook for 3-5 more minutes until the spinach has wilted, the tortellini is soft and the sauce is thick.
- Remove from heat and top with parmesan cheese. Serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to one month.
- Reheat the dish gently to avoid overcooking the tortellini and to keep the spinach from becoming mushy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz | |
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1748mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 805mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4180IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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