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Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini. An easy weeknight dinner recipe that comes together fast. It's a lighter Italian dish with lot of great flavor.
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Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini

This creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini is a perfect quick weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy and the cream sauce is lighter, but still full of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 747kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 Italian Sausage Links
  • 20 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1 can Italian diced tomatoes undrained
  • 4 ounces cream cheese I use the reduced fat version
  • A handful or two of fresh spinach if desired
  • Torn basil if desired
  • Fresh grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage through. Meanwhile cook the tortellini according to package instructions.
  • When sausage is cooked through add tomatoes, spinach and cream cheese. Cook over low heat until spinach wilts and cream cheese is melted.
  • Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Toss in the cooked tortellini.
  • Serve immediately with basil and Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 747kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1182mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g