30-Minute Tuscan Tortellini with Sausage and Spinach

 
INGREDIENTS

• 2 TB olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 LB bulk Italian sausage (no casings)
• 2 cups tomato-based pasta sauce
• 1 (14oz) can Italian diced tomatoes, with juices
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
• 3 cups baby spinach, torn to bite size
• freshly ground black pepper
• freshly shaved/shredded Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a very large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion, stir constantly 30 seconds. Add garlic and stir another 2 minutes or until aromatic and tender.
2. Push onion mixture to the edges of pan and add sausage into the center of pan. Cook and break up sausage; once it’s half-cooked, stir together with the onion mixture and continue cooking until browned.
3. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, broth, and half/half. Stir and bring to a simmer. Add frozen tortellini, stirring to submerge tortellini in the sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 7-8 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Gently stir in spinach and just until wilted. Add 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste. Serve immediately with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.

From: https://www.chewoutloud.com/20-minute-skillet-tuscan-tortellini/

Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for garnish
• Fresh basil for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Cook tortellini per directions on package
2. Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1 1/2 cups broth with corn starch. In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Stir in garlic and basil and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add broth-cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil; simmer until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes longer. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat.
4. Pour into a serving dish and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

From: https://www.culinaryhill.com/cheese-tortellini-in-garlic-basil-sauce/