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Creamy Tuscan Sausage Tortellini

Rich and comforting, this Creamy Tuscan Sausage Tortellini is packed with tender cheese tortellini, savory Italian sausage, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach in a silky garlic Parmesan cream sauce. So a quick, cozy dinner that tastes restaurant worthy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the sun dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in the cheese tortellini. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender according to package directions.
  6. Add the spinach and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into the sauce.
  7. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 1 to 2 more minutes until creamy and smooth. Serve warm.

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of broth or milk to loosen it. Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre shredded cheese. You can substitute kale for spinach if desired.