Description
A delicious and quick dinner option featuring creamy sausage and spinach tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package tortellini (about 9 oz)
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Mix in the cooked tortellini and Parmesan cheese; stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use turkey sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage and Spinach Tortellini, Quick Dinner, Italian Recipe