Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Sausage, Spinach and Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 2 Italian sausages, removed from casings and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 2 cremini mushrooms, chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.5 cup finely shredded Italian cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 (9 ounce) packages tri-colored cheese-filled tortellini

Instructions

1. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until browned, approximately 10 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent, around 5 minutes. Reduce heat, then add tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
3. In a bowl, combine cream, milk, cheese, and flour. Add this mixture to the tomato sauce, returning to a simmer. Stir occasionally and cook until the sauce has reduced, about 15 minutes.
4. While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook until tender, around 6 minutes. Drain the tortellini, mix with the tomato sauce, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 468 kcal
• Fat Content: 28 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 885 mg
• Protein Content: 19 g
• Cholesterol Content: 79 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g