20-Minute Tortellini and Sausage Pasta

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20-Minute Tortellini and Sausage Pasta

Creamy Italian sausage tortellini is comforting and easy. Made with spicy sausage, spinach, pasta, and a tomato cream sauce that comes together fast.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings Servings

Ingredients

16 oz spicy Italian sausage casing removed
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
¼ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup mascarpone cheese or sub cream cheese
20 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini i used Rana 5 cheese Tortellini
4 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the tortellini.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked through, stirring occasionally. Drain the excess fat, if any.
Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and mascarpone cheese. Reduce heat to a simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Stir in the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until wilted. Taste and season with salt as needed.
Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and stir gently to coat.
Spoon into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Tortellini: Fresh (refrigerated) tortellini cooks quickly and works best here. If using frozen, just adjust the cooking time according to the package.

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