Simply Delicious Italian Sausage & Tortellini Recipe

Need a quick weeknight dinner that whips up fast and everyone LOVES? Don't worry I've got your back! 

This Italian sausage & tortellini dish is made with cheese tortellini, seasoned Italian sausage in a homemade tomato cream sauce that tastes like it came straight from a fancy restaurant. 

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If the name of the recipe intimidates you, don't be fooled! This recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge or pantry. Not only is this Italian Sausage & Tortellini easy to make but you only need one pot to make it! 

Before I go any further I just have to tell you about MY favorite pot - the one I use when I make this dish! This year for my birthday I got a new set of Calphalon pots and pans - that I just love! 

These pots and pans make cooking so much more enjoyable. I use the large (1.5 quart) sauce pan with cover when I make the Italian sausage & tortellini. To feed my whole family, I actually double the recipe and all of the ingredients fit wonderfully in this ONE pot! 

The pots and pans clean up so easily too. If you need new pots and pans I highly recommend this set.  

 

Yeah for easy - and yeah for one-pot meals with quick clean up too! Who has time for all of those extra dishes anyway?

Here are the ingredients and full step-by-step instructions you need in order to make this wonderful dish:

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Italian Sausage & Tortellini In A Tomato Cream Sauce

• 1lb. Italian sausage (casing removed) mild or spicy depending on your taste
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach (optional - I left this out because my kids don't like spinach)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 - In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Once the pan is hot add the diced onions and sausage to the pan. Using a spatula break up the sausage into smaller pieces stirring occasionally until the sausage is fully cooked and brown. 

2 - Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the sausage and onions stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 

3 - Next add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes and tortellini stir to combine. 

4 - Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. 

5 - Reduce the the heat, add the cream and cover. Let it simmer for 15 minutes until tortellini are heated through and tender. 

6 - Add salt and pepper to taste. 

7 - (optional step) Remove the cover and add the spinach. Stir until wilted. Remove from the heat and serve right away. 

Here is the free printable recipe card for this great recipe too! 

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If you have any leftovers, which I doubt you will, store them in an airtight Tupperware container in the fridge. 

Serve this dish alongside a house salad with homemade croutons and a loaf of warm crusty bread. Check out my recipe for homemade croutons using day old Jimmy John's bread HERE! 

I hope you love this dish as much as my family does! Three cheers to easy, delicious recipes that the whole family loves!!!

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