Cheese Tortellini Sausage Spinach (Print Version)
Cheese tortellini, sausage, and spinach in creamy tomato sauce make a quick and satisfying comfort meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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500 g fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
→ Meat
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225 g Italian sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
→ Vegetables
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60 g baby spinach leaves
→ Sauce
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240 ml marinara or tomato sauce
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120 ml heavy cream
→ Cheese
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60 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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25 g grated Parmesan cheese
→ Oils and Seasonings
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15 ml olive oil
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Salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
# Instructions:
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Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, typically 3–5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and reserve.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until thoroughly browned.
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Stir the marinara or tomato sauce into the cooked sausage. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes, letting the flavours meld.
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Pour the heavy cream into the sausage and tomato mixture and stir well. Heat gently until the sauce is warmed through.
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Fold in the baby spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until the leaves have wilted.
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Gently toss the drained tortellini into the sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the mixture and fold carefully to blend.
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Cover the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing the cheeses to melt and the dish to become creamy.
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Taste and adjust with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan or chili flakes if preferred.
# Notes:
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For best results, use fresh Italian sausage and fresh tortellini. Avoid overcooking the tortellini to maintain its structure.