One Pan Tortellini with Sausage

This 25-minute tortellini with sausage recipe is the kind of easy, comforting dinner you’ll want to keep on repeat. It’s packed with flavor, comes together fast, and everything cooks in one pan—so cleanup is minimal and dinner feels effortless.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

What I really love about this sausage tortellini is how simple yet satisfying it is. Cheese tortellini is incredibly versatile, and this version proves just how easy it is to turn it into a cozy, restaurant-worthy meal. The combination of Italian sausage, spinach, tomatoes, and a creamy sauce hits all the right notes—rich, savory, and comforting without being heavy.

Italian sausage is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with because it brings so much flavor with very little effort. Pair it with tender tortellini and a creamy tomato-based sauce, and you’ve got a dinner that feels special without requiring much time or prep.

Even though this recipe uses just a handful of ingredients, one reader described it as “nothing short of divine.” And with a generous amount of spinach mixed in, it’s also a great way to sneak some greens onto the plate—always a win, especially on busy weeknights.

Simple, cozy, and family-approved, this one-pan tortellini with sausage is proof that quick dinners can still be seriously delicious.

One Pan Tortellini with Sausage

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This 25-minute tortellini with sausage recipe is the kind of easy, comforting dinner you’ll want to keep on repeat. It’s packed with flavor, comes together fast, and everything cooks in one pan—so cleanup is minimal and dinner feels effortless.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 11 ounces Italian sausages see note
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
• 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese optional, to taste

Instructions

1. Remove the sausage from the casings and crumble it into a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until fully browned. If there’s excess fat, carefully drain most of it, leaving the sausage in the pan.
2. Add the garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cream, and tortellini to the skillet. Cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the tortellini is tender and the sauce has reduced to your preferred consistency. Cooking the tortellini directly in the sauce helps thicken it as it releases starch.
3. Stir in the spinach and cook just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

• I used 3 sausages from a 5-pack of Johnsonville mild Italian sausages. Anything close to 11 oz will work, or you can use more sausage meat if you prefer. For a spicier version, try hot Italian sausages.

• I don’t recommend substituting the heavy cream, as the acidity from the tomatoes may cause milk or half-and-half to curdle.

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