One-Pot Creamy Sausage and Tortellini on a plate

Quick Dinner & One-Pan · Easy

One-Pot Creamy Sausage and Tortellini

This one-pot creamy sausage and tortellini is one of the coziest one pot meals, with cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, and spinach in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.

10Prep min
20Cook min
30Total min
  • 1 lbItalian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cupyellow onion, diced
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2 cupschicken broth
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 20 ozcheese tortellini, uncooked
  • 2 cupsbaby spinach
  • 3/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • to tastesalt and black pepper
  1. 1In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
  2. 2Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. 3Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4Add the uncooked tortellini and cook according to package directions, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Stir in the spinach until wilted, then fold in the Parmesan cheese.
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Make it yours

  • Use turkey sausage for a lighter version.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • Swap spinach for kale.

Good with

  • Crusty bread
  • A simple green salad
  • Extra Parmesan on top

Good questions, answered.

Can I use frozen tortellini?

Yes, frozen tortellini works well; you may need a couple extra minutes of simmer time.

Can I make this ahead?

It's best fresh since tortellini can absorb the sauce over time, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.