Irresistibly Easy One Pot Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta
This One Pot Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta delivers a quick, comforting meal ready in 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
- 1 pound Italian Sausage casings removed
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh preferred
- 4 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
- 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
- 9 ounces Fresh Tortellini frozen can be used
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach or other leafy greens
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
- to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning
Optional Textures
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for spice
- 1 cup Mushrooms sliced, sauté before adding broth
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the fresh tortellini, cooking according to package directions.
- Once tortellini are nearly cooked, fold in the fresh spinach until wilted.
- Remove from heat, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or proteins to personalize the dish.