Italian Sausage and Tortellini Skillet

Ingrédients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
• 2 x 8 oz. (225 g) cans tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/2 cup (100 ml) heavy cream (double cream)
• 2 x 9 oz. (250 g) packs refrigerated tortellini
• 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach
• 1/3 cup (30 g) Parmesan, grated
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Préparation

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet...: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and crumble in the Italian sausage. Cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go.

2. 2

   Add the onion and garlic and cook for...: Add the onion and garlic and cook for a couple of minutes until softened and fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in the white wine and allow it...: Pour in the white wine and allow it to bubble for a minute. Now’s the time to scrape up all those delicious browned bits.

4. 4

   Stir in the dried oregano, basil, and red...: Stir in the dried oregano, basil, and red chili flakes.

5. 5

   Next, add the tomato sauce and chicken stock....: Next, add the tomato sauce and chicken stock. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

6. 6

   Stir in the cream, then add the tortellini...: Stir in the cream, then add the tortellini and allow everything to simmer together for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the baby spinach and cover the pan...: Add the baby spinach and cover the pan with a lid for 2 minutes to allow it to wilt.

8. 8

   Stir in the grated Parmesan, then season to...: Stir in the grated Parmesan, then season to taste and serve immediately.