Italian Sausage and Tomato Skillet Tortellini Recipe [Cast Iron Skillet]

Italian Sausage and Tomato Skillet Tortellini Recipe [Cast iron Skillet]

Italian Sausage and Tomato Skillet Tortellini Recipe [Cast Iron Skillet]

Calling all pasta lovers! This delicious Italian Sausage and Tomato Skillet Tortellini recipe comes together beautifully in a cast iron skillet, picking up color and flavor from spinach, tomatoes and cream. Packed with savory Italian sausage and cheesy tortellini, this delicious meal is both quick and easy.

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 T. extra virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

1/2 lb. Italian sausages, casings removed

2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

3 c. marinara sauce

1 c. beef broth, preferably low sodium

12 oz. frozen tortellini, not thawed

3 c. baby spinach

1/4 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1/4 c. fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (plus more for garnish)

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1.    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes or until the onion and garlic begin to soften and become fragrant. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2.    Add the Italian sausages to the skillet breaking them apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sausages are browned and mostly cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes.

3.    Add sliced cherry tomatoes, marinara sauce, and beef broth.

4.    Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the frozen tortellini and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and cook to the lowest time on package instruction for al dente, usually around 6-8 minutes.

5.    Uncover and stir in the baby spinach and heavy cream.

6.    Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes or just until the spinach wilts.

7.    Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired, remembering that the parmesan will add saltiness to this dish.

8.    Stir in the parmesan and fresh basil.

9.    Serve immediately with a beautiful garden salad and bread sticks.