Description
One-Pan Creamy Tortellini with Sausage is a delightful dish that perfectly balances comfort and convenience. Imagine a rich, creamy sauce enveloping tender tortellini and savory sausage, all cooked in just one pan! This recipe not only saves time on dish duty but also allows for incredible flavor fusion as the ingredients meld together during cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 2 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cup fresh baby spinach
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Brown the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat, leaving about a tablespoon behind.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced yellow onion and cook for around 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
3. Build the Sauce: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and chicken broth. Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Mix well, then pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
4. Cook the Tortellini: Add the tortellini directly into the sauce. Stir to coat, reduce heat to medium, and cook uncovered for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Make it Extra Creamy: Add the softened cream cheese and stir until melted. Mix in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
6. Add Spinach: Fold in the fresh baby spinach and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with warm garlic bread or a light salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg