Name: Cheese Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Mushroom-Spinach Cream Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 Italian sausages, removed from casings and crumbled; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tomatoes, diced; 1 cup chopped fresh spinach; 2 cremini mushrooms, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¾ cup heavy cream; ¾ cup milk; ½ cup finely shredded Italian cheese blend; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 (9 ounce) packages tri-colored cheese-filled tortellini

Directions

Step 1

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned, about 10 minutes.

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Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat; add tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring as needed.
Step 3

Combine cream, milk, cheese, and flour in a bowl. Add to the tomato mixture and return to a simmer. Stir occasionally until reduced, about 15 minutes.
Step 4

While the sauce is reducing, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini and boil gently until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain the tortellini. Mix with the tomato sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

468 calories; protein 19g; carbohydrates 37.8g; fat 27.7g; cholesterol 78.5mg; sodium 884.7mg. Full Nutrition

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