Description

Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Tortellini with Italian Sausage & Spinach is a rich and comforting pasta dinner made in one skillet. This easy 30-minute recipe features cheesy tortellini, a buttery garlic cream sauce, spicy sausage, and fresh spinach — the perfect cozy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

1 package cheese tortellini (about 20 oz)

1/2 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups fresh spinach

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Let it simmer gently until slightly thickened.

4. Add the cheese tortellini to the sauce. Cook for 3–4 minutes if fresh, or a few more minutes if frozen. Stir to coat well.

5. Return the sausage to the pan and add the spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through.

6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use frozen tortellini if needed — just cook slightly longer.

For added flavor, try browning the sausage until crispy.

Don’t overcook the tortellini or it will get mushy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 620
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 840mg
Fat: 41g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 115mg