One Skillet Tomato Basil Tortellini and Sausage

• Meat

  • 1 lb Italian pork sausage

• Produce

  • 2 cans (28-ounces each crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 1/2 cups Spinach, fresh
  • 1 Yellow onion, small

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 package Cheese tortellini, frozen

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Directions

• Move a rack in your oven to the upper third of the oven and then preheat to 425 degrees F.
• You will need a LARGE 12-inch skillet for this recipe. I use a 12-inch Lodge cast iron skillet and it works best in that.
• Dice an onion and mince the garlic. Pour the olive oil in the skillet and add in the onion. Cook over medium-high heat until translucent and then add in the garlic and stir for 20 seconds.
• Add in the sausage and cook until browned through.
• Drain off any extra grease.
• Add in two cans of crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning (to taste preference, we used 2 teaspoons), uncooked frozen tortellini, grated mozzarella cheese, and spinach.
• Stir to just mix things together and quickly press the tortellinis below/into the tomato mixture.
• Top with the Parmesan cheese, freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of salt.
• Cook, uncovered, in the oven for 17-22 minutes.
• If desired, turn on the broiler and then broil for another 2-3 minutes for a delicious crispier tortellini.
• Remove from the heat and top with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy immediately.