Cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and a creamy sauce come together to create a delightful and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up this flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM-SPINACH CREAM SAUCE
Cheesy tortellini in a creamy mushroom and spinach sauce with sausage.
Provided by Gary Long
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Tortellini Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned, about 10 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 467.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 884.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SPINACH CHEESE TORTELLINI
In Greenbrier, Arkansas, Jamie Staggs whips up this creamy pasta dish for potlucks. "It's a hit at every gathering," she says. "I serve it from the slow cooker to keep it warm."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the spinach and tomato; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CREAMY SPINACH TORTELLINI
Delicious tortellini is dressed up with tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and a rich creamy sauce. A favorite pasta dish in our family!
Provided by JENNIFERVAN77
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Mix in cream cheese, parmesan, milk, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Gently mix in tortellini and cherry tomatoes with skillet contents; warm through, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 116.2 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 670.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE
No one will believe that just three ingredients make up this tomato sauce that tastes like it bubbled away all day on top of the stove. It's that good. -Jennifer Eggert, Scottsdale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir sausage over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes or until browned. Add tomatoes and spinach; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Drain tortellini; add to sausage mixture. Toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
TORTELLINI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE, FENNEL, AND MUSHROOM
A splash of cream is the secret to achieving an indulgent, delicious pasta sauce on a weeknight.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Milk/Cream Mushroom Pasta Quick & Easy Dinner Buffet Sausage Fennel Spinach Winter Family Reunion Potluck Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield 8 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced fennel bulb, sausage, and mushrooms; sauté until sausage is brown and cooked through and fennel is almost tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Add garlic and fennel seeds; stir 1 minute. Stir in cream, then 1 cup broth; boil until liquid is reduced and very slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain tortellini; return to same pot.
- Add sausage mixture to tortellini in pot. Toss over medium heat until blended. Add spinach; toss gently until spinach wilts. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese; add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten if dry. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with chopped fennel fronds, and serve, passing additional cheese.
THREE-CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE MARINARA
This is a dish I invented to try and get my picky-eater son to eat something other than macaroni and cheese, hotdogs, or hamburgers! He always thought regular marinara sauce was too "strong tasting"....I think it is just too acidic for him. However, he loves cheese and loves italian sausage. Much to my surprise, I have found that I love this dish as well. I prefer to make the sauce myself, but if you are pressed for time, substitute your favorite pre-made sauce and just add the italian sausage and cream. If you aren't a fan of italian sausage, substitute 1/2 the sausage for ground beef or ground turkey. The rosemary is optional. I like it, but some don't like the taste. If you don't have a picky eater, I would add some mushrooms and possibly some bell peppers. I think those would be nice with the dish.
Provided by breezermom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large, heavy stockpot or dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up to the consistency you desire.
- Add the onions and cook until they are soft. Drain the grease from the pot.
- Add garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, parsley, marjoram, sugar, salt, pepper, and rosemary (if desired). When adding the water, consider how long you will be simmering. The water helps to merge the flavors, but you do not want the sauce to be too thin. If you will be simmering your sauce for a shorter amount of time, add less water. Stir all these ingredients together and bring to a slow boil.
- Stir in red wine.
- Simmer on low for at least an hour. Then add the cheeses and the heavy cream. Stir well, until the cream and cheeses are well blended into the sauce. Stir occasionally while the tortellini is cooking to prevent the sauce from sticking and to prevent the cream from scorching.
- Bring water to a boil in another pot for the tortellini. Add a little olive oil to prevent the tortellini from sticking. Once the water comes to a boil, add the tortellini. Cook according to the package directions.
- I usually reserve some of the sauce for spaghetti for another day -- I add some sauteed mushrooms then. I try to ration the sauce to the amount of tortellini. If you like lots of sauce, use all the sauce. But if not, save some for another pasta dish. It freezes well. At my house, it never lasts long enough to freeze!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.8, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 116.9, Sodium 2270, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 28
Tips:
- Mise en place: As with any recipe that has multiple components, it's helpful to prepare all of your ingredients before you start cooking. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around for ingredients while you're cooking.
- Cook the tortellini al dente: This means that the tortellini should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked tortellini will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the mushrooms: If you overcrowd the pan, the mushrooms will steam instead of sautéing and they will not brown properly.
- Use a good quality Italian sausage: The Italian sausage is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sausage that has a lot of flavor.
- Season the sauce to taste: The amount of salt, pepper, and garlic powder that you add to the sauce will depend on your personal preferences. Taste the sauce as you're cooking it and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
Conclusion:
This cheesy tortellini with Italian sausage and mushroom spinach cream sauce is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tortellini is cooked in a creamy sauce that is loaded with flavor from the Italian sausage, mushrooms, and spinach. The dish is then topped with Parmesan cheese and baked until it is bubbly and golden brown. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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