Cheesy One Pot Tortellini and Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (chopped)
• 1 small zucchini (chopped)
• 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
• 1 can diced tomatoes with their juices
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 15 ounce can marinara sauce
• 20 ounces three cheese tortellini
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 1/2 cups low fat shredded mozzarella

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until starting to soften, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic. Add the mushrooms and zucchini and saute until softened, another 5-6 minutes. Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Stir in the Italian sausage and cook until browned, stirring often. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, and marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Gently stir in the tortellini, nestling into the liquid. Season with oregano. Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until tortellini is tender and cooked through. Remove the mixture from heat and stir in spinach until wilted.

3. 3

   Preheat the broiler. Sprinkle the skillet with cheese then place under the broiler for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.