Test Kitchen Approved

One-Pan Tortellini with Sausage

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

recipe image

About

Tortellini, filled with tangy cheese, draped with savory, meat-filled, creamy sauce sounds like a perfect dinner to us. Keep the clean-up to a minimum and have dinner ready in under 30 minutes? Now it sounds too good to be true. One-Pan Tortellini with Sausage is in fact better than it sounds: an herby, luscious, hearty meal that you can whip up without breaking a sweat. In fact, don't be surprised One-Pan Tortellini with Sausage becomes part of your rotation of weeknight favorites!

Recommended Articles

Ingredients

  • 11 ounces Italian sausage, ground or links with the casing removed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • parmesan cheese, to taste, freshly grated, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until it's browned.

Step 2 -Drain the fat and leave the sausage in the pan.

Step 3 -Add the garlic, the chicken broth, the diced tomatoes and their juices, the heavy cream, and the tortellini.

Step 4 -Cook until the tortellini is cooked through and the sauce has reduced to your desired thickness, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5 -Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.

Step 6 -Season with the salt and the pepper and stir to combine.

Step 7 -Serve topped with the parmesan.

Explore More Favorites