Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 8 mins | Total Time: 22 mins | Yield: 6 Servings
In just about 30 minutes, you will surely have the best lunch or dinner! Give this recipe a try now and prepare to be amazed in every bite. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound bulk Italian sausage (no casings)
2 c tomato-based pasta sauce
1 (14ounces) can Italian diced tomatoes, with juices
2 c chicken broth
½ c half and half
19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
3 c baby spinach, torn to bite-size
freshly ground black pepper
freshly shaved/shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Step 1: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Step 2: Add oil and allow it to become hot.
Step 3: Add the onion and sauté for about 30 seconds or until translucent.
Step 4: Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute or until fragrant.
Step 5: Shove the onion and garlic to the side of the skillet, then add the sauce in the middle. Cook the sausage until crumbly and brown.
Step 6: Mix the onion-garlic mixture with the sausage and cook for a few more minutes.
Step 7: Add the sliced tomatoes, tomato sauce, half&half, and broth. Stir until well combined, then allow the mixture to simmer.
Step 8: Add the tortellini and stir until well coated with the sauce.
Step 9: Cover the skillet and leave it for 8 minutes to simmer.
Step 10: Remove the skillet from the heat, then add the spinach. Stir until wilted completely.
Step 11: Add about ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper for extra flavour.
Step 12: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Parmesan cheese on top.
Step 13: Serve hot and enjoy!
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