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One-Pan Creamy Garlic Spinach Tortellini with Sausage

This comforting dish combines tender tortellini with a creamy garlic sauce and fresh spinach, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 9 oz 1 package (about 9 oz) tortellini (cheese or spinach)
  • 1 lb 1 lb Halal Italian sausage (or ground chicken or beef)
  • 2 cups 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 cloves 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for cooking

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pan, add a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the Halal sausage to the pan. Use a spatula to break it up. Cook until it’s browned and fully cooked, typically about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Be careful not to let it burn!
  3. Add the fresh spinach to the pan. Stir frequently, cooking until it’s wilted down, which should only take about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat slightly and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to combine the ingredients into a luscious sauce.
  5. Add the tortellini to the pan and cook according to the package instructions, which usually takes about 5 minutes. Stir gently to coat the pasta evenly.
  6. Once the tortellini is cooked through, sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and creates a creamy texture throughout. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy this delightful creamy dish straight from the pan!

Notes

If you don’t have Halal sausage, ground chicken or beef can work just as well. You can also swap the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version. Ensure the sausage is fully cooked before adding the cream to keep the sauce from becoming greasy.