Description
Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and a rich cream sauce for a comforting dinner experience. This dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With the added freshness of spinach and aromatic garlic, each bite is bursting with flavor. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe ensures everyone will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 9 oz fresh tortellini (refrigerated, cheese-filled)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine and let simmer.
- Add tortellini and grated Parmesan cheese, cooking according to package instructions until tortellini is tender.
- Toss everything together to coat the tortellini in the creamy sauce. Serve hot with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg