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Tuscan Tortellini-20 minute Skillet Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 T. olive oil
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 sm. onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb. bulk Italian sausage, no casings
1 ½ c. pasta sauce, your favorite brand
1 can Italian diced tomatoes, with juices
½ c. chicken or vegetable broth
½ c. half and half
19 oz. frozen cheese tortellini
3 c. baby spinach, torn to smaller pieces
freshly ground black pepper
freshly shaved parmesan cheese
Directions:
Directions:
In a very large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Stir constantly until fragrant, 1 minute. Push mixture tot he edges of the pan and add sausage to the pan. Cook and break up sausage; once it's half-cooked, stir together either with the vegetable mix and continue cooking until browned. Add pasta sauce, tomatoes with juices, broth, and half and half. Stir and bring to a simmer. Add frozen tortellini, stirring to submerge in the sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 7-8 minutes. Turn heat off and add spinach, stir until just wilted. Add ¼ tsp. pepper. Serve immediately with freshly shaved Parmesan.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe has become almost a weekly staple in our house. It is really easy and really good!

 

 

 

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