How to Make Cheese Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Mushroom-Spinach Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, it's hard to beat a creamy, indulgent pasta dish. And when that pasta dish is filled with cheesy tortellini and smothered in a rich mushroom-spinach cream sauce, it's a recipe for pure happiness. This Cheese Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Mushroom-Spinach Cream Sauce is a perfect option to satisfy your craving for something hearty and delicious.

The combination of Italian sausage, earthy mushrooms, and tender spinach creates a sauce that is packed w...

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Ingredients

  • 2 Italian sausages, removed from casings and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup finely shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 (9 ounce) packages tri-colored cheese-filled tortellini

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat; add tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring as needed.
  • Combine cream, milk, cheese, and flour in a bowl. Add to the tomato mixture and return to a simmer. Stir occasionally until reduced, about 15 minutes.
  • While the sauce is reducing, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini and boil gently until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain the tortellini. Mix with the tomato sauce and serve.
  • Nutrition

    468 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 885mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 260mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 404mg