Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or similar)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.
- Add the tortellini and spinach to the skillet. Cover and cook until the tortellini is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh tortellini for the best texture. Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms. For spice, add red pepper flakes while cooking the sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg