One Pan Tortellini with Sausage

Ingredients

• 11 ounces Italian sausages (see note)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional, to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Take the sausage meat out of the casings and crumble it into a skillet. Cook it over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it's browned. If there's a lot of excess fat, drain most of it. Leave the sausage in the pan.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cream, and tortellini. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until the tortellini is cooked and the sauce has reduced to your liking. Cooking the tortellini in the sauce helps thicken it (it releases starch).

3. 3

   Stir in the spinach and let it wilt. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve with fresh parmesan sprinkled over top if using.