Marry Me Tortellini

Ingredienti

• 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))

Preparazione

1. 1

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1/2 pound Italian sausage breaking up with a spoon.

2. 2

   Add 1 shallot and 3 cloves garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir 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. 4

   Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the 1 20-ounce package cheese tortellini and simmer for 5–10 minutes until the tortellini is tender.

6. 6

   Turn 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. 7

   Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!