Italian Sausage Tortellini
Tortellini
with Italian sausage in a creamy tomato sauce is a recipe very easy to prepare
and a few minutes of practical use.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups diced onions
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup regular or heavy cream
- 9 ounces tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
Instructions
First, Heat
olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. When the oil is very hot, add
the onions. Squeeze the sausage from the end of the link to remove it from its
casing and add directly into the pan. Use a spatula to break up the sausage
into bite-sized pieces. Increase Then, heat to medium-high and cook, stirring
occasionally, until the sausage is browned. Reduce heat to low, then add the
garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add broth,
tomatoes, cream, and tortellini to the skillet. Stir to combine. Increase heat
and bring to a boil.
Cover, then
reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until tortellini are tender and
heated through. Taste the sauce and add plenty of salt and pepper to taste. I
used 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Add spinach and stir until
softened and wilted. Remove from heat and serve. Happy Cooking Time.
