Marry Me Tortellini

Marry Me Tortellini transforms the rich and satisfying goodness of the Italian chicken dinner into an ultra comforting bowl of cheesy pasta. This one-pan wonder comes together in just 30 minutes - perfect for a quick and easy family meal or when you want to impress dinner guests!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot, casings removed)
• 1 shallot (minced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated )
• 1 20-ounce package cheese tortellini (fresh or dried)
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest)
• 2 cups baby spinach
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish (optional))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1/2 pound Italian sausage breaking up with a spoon.
2. 2Add 1 shallot and 3 cloves garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in the 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, Pinch red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. 4Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. 5Add the 1 20-ounce package cheese tortellini and simmer for 5–10 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
6. 6Turn the heat off and add in the 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cups baby spinach. Stir to combine and wilt the spinach.
7. 7Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!