Description
A delicious and hearty dish featuring tortellini, creamy sauce, sausage, and kale, perfect for a complete dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the chopped kale and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked tortellini and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage and Kale Tortellini, Italian dinner, tortellini recipe, creamy pasta