Creamy, cheesy tortellini with Italian sausage and spinach

This recipe for creamy tortellini with Italian sausage is incredibly tasty & satisfying. It’s a great comfort food that takes minimal effort to make. In fact, you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! So, this yummy tortellini recipe makes an excellent weeknight dish.

source	Boots & Hooves Homestead
categories	main dish, pasta
yield	Serves 6
prep time	5 mins
total time	25 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 lb cheese tortellini frozen

1 lb ground Italian sausage mild

½ yellow onion diced

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves minced

½ tsp salt

2 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

5 cup baby spinach

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the frozen cheese tortellini according to package instructions.

2. Using a large skillet, you will cook the ground Italian sausage with the diced onions, salt & olive oil over medium heat until cooked through. Drain any excess grease and add the minced garlic to the skillet.

3. Once the sausage is cooked through, you will then stir in the parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Keep stirring as the cheese melts and the cream is incorporated well.

4. Simmer the cream sauce for a few minutes to thicken up slightly and then add the baby spinach.

5. Stir in the baby spinach and combine until it has wilted and is cooked. Add in the cooked and drained tortellini to the cream sauce. Combine well, but gently so they don't break open.

6. Serve & enjoy. Salt & pepper to taste or add crushed red pepper flakes for a mild heat.

NOTES

If the sauce seems too thin still, simmer on low for a few more minutes. This recipe is best when served immediately. If you have leftovers, reheat them in a large pan or skillet on low until warmed through. The addition of a little bit of heavy cream will help the sauce when reheating.