One-Pan Creamy Garlic Spinach Tortellini with Sausage
A delicious and easy one-pan dish featuring creamy garlic sauce, tortellini, fresh spinach, and savory sausage, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package tortellini (fresh or dry)
- 1 lb sausage (Halal-friendly Italian sausage or your choice)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to drizzle Olive oil
- optional Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by taking out all your ingredients and chopping the garlic. This makes the cooking process smoother!
Cooking
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the sausage is cooked, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Next, stir in the tortellini, followed by the heavy cream. Mix well, ensuring the tortellini is well coated.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally.
- Add the fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese to the pan. Stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, creating a luscious sauce.
- Finally, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious one-pan meal!
Notes
Substitutions include chicken sausage or plant-based alternatives. Avoid overcooking the tortellini and ensure heavy cream is added after cooking other ingredients to prevent curdling. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.