Description
Step into a kitchen filled with the delightful medley of sizzling Italian sausage, ripe tomatoes, and the enticing aroma of garlic. In a single skillet, these ingredients come together with tender tortellini, creating a dish that effortlessly combines simplicity with irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
2 T. Extra virgin olive oil
1 Medium onion, diced
2 Medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb. Italian sausages, casings removed
2 c. Cherry tomatoes, halved
3 c. Marinara sauce
1 c. Beef broth, preferably low sodium
12 oz. Frozen tortellini, not thawed
3 c. Baby spinach
1/4 c. Heavy cream
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 c. Fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (plus more for garnish)
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes or until the onion and garlic begin to soften and become fragrant. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Add the Italian sausages to the skillet breaking them apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sausages are browned and mostly cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes.
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Add sliced cherry tomatoes, marinara sauce, and beef broth.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the frozen tortellini and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and cook to the lowest time on package instruction for al dente, usually around 6-8 minutes.
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Uncover and stir in the baby spinach and heavy cream.
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Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes or just until the spinach wilts.
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Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired, remembering that the parmesan will add saltiness to this dish.
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Stir in the parmesan and fresh basil.
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Serve immediately with a beautiful garden salad and bread sticks.
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Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
