One Pan Turkey Sausage Spinach and Marinara Tortellini
A quick one-pan meal of turkey sausage, cheese tortellini, marinara, and spinach that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Equipment
- extra-large skillet or large pot with lid
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound turkey sausages hot or sweet, casings removed
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce about 1 (24 oz) jar (e.g., Classico Four Cheese)
- 14.5 ounce canned diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 oz) can
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 20 ounce refrigerated three-cheese tortellini about 1 (20 oz) package
- 4 cups fresh spinach packed, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an extra-large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the turkey sausage (with casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and 1/2 cup water; bring the mixture to a light boil.
- Add the refrigerated tortellini, toss to combine, press the pasta down into the sauce, then reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until tortellini is cooked through, about 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and parsley, season with freshly ground black pepper (and salt only if needed), and gently toss until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the chopped basil, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.
Notes
- Inspired by Buitoni.