A quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender cheese tortellini, savory Italian turkey sausage, and a rich creamy tomato sauce, all cooked together in a skillet for an easy and delicious dinner.
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the Italian turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
Add the dried Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the skillet, stirring to submerge them in the sauce.
Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender and cooked through.
Stir in the fresh baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.