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One Pan Turkey Sausage Spinach and Marinara Tortellini

A quick one-pan dinner of turkey sausage, cheese tortellini, spinach, and marinara that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 7 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb turkey sausage hot or sweet, casings removed
  • 24 oz jar marinara sauce about 1 (24 oz) jar (such as Classico Four Cheese)
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini about 1 (20 oz) package
  • 4 cups fresh spinach packed, roughly chopped
  • 3 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an extra-large skillet or large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and 1/2 cup water; bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Add the tortellini, toss to combine and press the pasta down into the sauce, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tortellini are cooked.
  • Stir in the chopped spinach and parsley; season with freshly ground black pepper to taste (add salt only if needed) and toss gently until the spinach wilts.
  • Stir in the chopped basil and serve warm.

Equipment

  • extra-large skillet or large pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups

Notes

  • Recipe inspired by Buitoni.