Description
Creamy Garlic Spinach Tortellini with Sausage (One-Pan) is a comforting dish that combines tender cheese tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and fresh spinach in a rich garlic cream sauce. This one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a delicious meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup. With vibrant flavors and inviting aromas, it’s sure to become a family favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 8 oz Italian sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Break it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in spinach and chicken broth; cook until spinach wilts down, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and fold in tortellini; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For lighter options, substitute sausage with chicken or turkey. Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor. To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.