Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage, sweet or spicy
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (9-ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add tortellini and cooked sausage, simmer until tortellini is tender, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach (if using), cook for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add extra veggies like carrots or celery for more nutrition.
- Use milk or half-and-half as a lighter alternative to heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
