Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring Italian sausage and tortellini, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add the spinach and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread and a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg