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
What you'll need
- 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
Let's cook
- 1In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
- 2Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 3Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- 4Add the uncooked tortellini and cook according to package directions, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5Stir in the spinach until wilted, then fold in the Parmesan cheese.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
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.



