Irresistibly Easy One Pot Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta

This One Pot Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta is a quick, comforting dish perfect for busy nights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

For the Base

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or avocado oil
1 pound Italian Sausage Can substitute with ground turkey or omit for vegetarian
2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is preferred
4 cups Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or whole milk with flour

For the Pasta

9 ounces Fresh Tortellini Frozen tortellini can be used, increases cooking time by 1-2 minutes

For the Greens

For the Finish

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version

How to Make One Pot Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta

Heat the oil: In a large pot, drizzle the olive oil over medium heat. Let it warm up for about a minute.
Cook the sausage: Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
Sauté the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
Simmer the broth: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add tortellini: Gently add the fresh tortellini to the pot, cooking according to package instructions (usually around 5-7 minutes).
Incorporate spinach: Add the fresh spinach and stir until it's wilted, about 1 minute.
Finish with cheese: Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For an added touch, garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.