Creamy Sausage Tortellini Skillet (Printable Version)
Sausage, tortellini, and spinach combine in a creamy skillet with parmesan and gentle spices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 ounces Italian sausage
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1 small onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup chicken stock
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16 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
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1 cup heavy cream
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3 cups fresh spinach
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1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until no pink remains. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken stock, increase heat, and bring to a low boil, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
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Add frozen tortellini to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in heavy cream and mix until combined.
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Return cooked sausage to the skillet. Add fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for several minutes until spinach wilts and sauce thickens slightly.
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Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot.
# Additional Notes:
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For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or add more spinach for increased greens.