Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring beef tortellini, Italian sausage, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz beef tortellini
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the beef tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the butter and let it melt, then add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the sauce, mixing well to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Tortellini, Italian Sausage, Spinach, Pasta Recipe