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    One Pan Tortellini with Sausage

    Published: Sep 27, 2019 / Updated: Nov 8, 2020 / 197 Comments

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    This tortellini with sausage recipe is a quick, easy, flavorful, and comforting dinner that's made all in one pan! Fewer dishes means more time to relax. 

    close-up of tortellini with spinach and sausage

    I really love the simplicity of this dish. Cheese tortellini is so versatile, and you can dress it up in so many ways. 

    I've been really loving cooking with Italian sausage these days. Not that it's a new revelation for me or anything, but I keep thinking up recipes that use it. It's one of my all-time favorite ingredients. Some of my best recipes are made with it, including this Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi (One Pan, 20 Minutes), my Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta, these Sausage Stuffed Peppers, and my Zuppa Toscana (Sausage, Bacon, Potato, and Kale Soup). 

    And there's quite a bit of spinach in here... it's a great way to sneak those greens into dinner. The spinach-sausage-tomato cream sauce combo is just so tasty. I went fairly light on the cream in this recipe, so it's definitely not too rich at all. 

    close-up of tortellini with sausage and spinach in a bowl

    How to make this Italian sausage tortellini skillet

    1. Crumble the sausage meat into a skillet and brown it;
    2. Add the garlic, broth, tomatoes, cream, and tortellini to the pan; simmer until pasta is cooked and the sauce has reduced;
    3. Add in the spinach and cook until it wilts;
    4. Serve with freshly parmesan cheese if desired.

    (full instructions are in the recipe card below)

    You can definitely use hot Italian sausage if you want a little heat! 

    Easy peasy! 

    As I'm typing this up, it's just above freezing outside. And it's only September 27. Apparently it's supposed to snow in Calgary this weekend, but hopefully the snow will miss us. What the heck? I know I live in Canada and all, but it's TOO SOON. 

    Italian sausage tortellini skillet

    More easy tortellini recipes you'll love:

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    • Tomato Tortellini Soup
    • Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup with Chicken
    • Spinach Tortellini Salad

    Italian sausage tortellini in two bowls

    Will you give this tortellini with spinach and sausage recipe a try?

    Questions? Leave me a comment below.

    close-up of tortellini with spinach and sausage

    One Pan Tortellini with Sausage

    This tortellini with sausage recipe is a quick, easy, flavorful, and comforting dinner that's made all in one pan! Fewer dishes means more time to relax. 
    4.93 from 70 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 585 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 10.6 ounces Italian sausages crumbled, see note
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/4 cup chicken broth
    • 1 (14 fluid 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 to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Take the sausage meat out of the casings and crumble it into a skillet. Cook it over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it's browned. Drain the fat and leave the sausage in the pan.
    • Add the garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cream, and tortellini. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the tortellini is cooked and the sauce has reduced to your liking. Cooking the tortellini in the sauce helps thicken it (it releases starch).
    • Stir in the spinach and let it wilt. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve with fresh parmesan sprinkled over top.

    Notes

    • I used 3 sausages from a 5-pack of Johnsonville mild Italian sausages. Anything around 10.6 oz will work, or you can even use more sausage meat if you wish. Try hot Italian sausages if you want some heat!
    • I do not recommend substituting the heavy cream because the acidity in the tomatoes will likely curdle milk or half-and-half.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 22gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1960IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword tortellini with sausage
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Sienna says

      September 20, 2023 at 4:47 PM

      Love this recipe, my new favourite. Question though, could you freeze it?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM

        Hi! I'm so glad! I don't like freezing cooked pasta (it can get puffy and kinda weird texture), but you can try with leftovers and see if it's ok for you.

        Reply
    2. Dee says

      September 18, 2023 at 4:35 PM

      5 stars
      Kid tested, mother approved.
      I doubled the recipe and did some hot and mild sausage! Delicious. “Why did you wait so long to make this for us!”

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 18, 2023 at 6:33 PM

        I love that!!! 😀

        Reply
    3. Linda says

      August 22, 2023 at 3:35 PM

      Can I add chicken to this recipe?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 23, 2023 at 10:12 AM

        I suppose, but if you're adding the sausage as well, I'm worried there won't be enough sauce to go around.

        Reply
    4. Heidi says

      August 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM

      Seriously the best recipe I ever found on line. We love it. I have a garden full of tomatoes. Can I use Fresh (from the garden), ripe tomatoes instead of canned?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 17, 2023 at 10:32 AM

        I'm so glad you like it, Heidi!! Yes, I think fresh would work great, but you may need to add a splash of liquid (broth, wine, etc.) so the one pot method works and it isn't too dry.

        Reply
    5. Monica Chidwick says

      July 26, 2023 at 5:11 AM

      5 stars
      Can this be reheated please, and how to would be a help.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 26, 2023 at 9:41 AM

        Hi! Yes, I would do it over a low heat on the stove in a covered saucepan. Keep in mind the tortellini will soak up the sauce the longer it sits, so you may need to add a splash more cream or broth if it's looking a bit dry.

        Reply
    6. Nicole says

      July 25, 2023 at 2:39 PM

      Turned out great! I substituted half and half instead of cream, and I also added a scoop of Goya Sofrito and cream cheese to the sauce. It came out so creamy and flavorful!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 25, 2023 at 4:09 PM

        Wonderful!

        Reply
    7. Vicki says

      July 14, 2023 at 3:34 PM

      5 stars
      I made this recipe tonight for dinner and it was delicious! I added a little white wine and minced shallot. This a great week night dinner and tasted gourmet. Thank you for the awesome recipe.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 14, 2023 at 4:03 PM

        I'm thrilled to hear that!! Thanks for your comment, Vicki! 😀

        Reply
    8. Linda says

      July 9, 2023 at 1:31 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious! And slimple!!! Thanks

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 9, 2023 at 1:33 PM

        You're very welcome!

        Reply
    9. Erin says

      June 24, 2023 at 3:42 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious! Doubled the recipe since I had a larger bag of tortellini. I added half a small onion while browning the sausage. Used my garlic bread to mop up the extra sauce on my plate. Will definitely make again. Super easy and quick!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 24, 2023 at 6:52 PM

        So glad you liked it, Erin!

        Reply
    10. Michele says

      May 29, 2023 at 8:05 AM

      5 stars
      Just made this recipe with Italian chicken sausage from a butcher!!! Aaaamazing!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 29, 2023 at 10:29 AM

        Wonderful!! 😀

        Reply
    11. Karen says

      May 27, 2023 at 3:56 PM

      5 stars
      Another 5 star recipe. Very simple. I used frozen tortellini and hot Italian Sausage And I did add a splash of white wine as it seemed to need a little more liquid.
      Couldn’t see any reviews that said they used frozen tortellini but have no fear, it turned out great. Delicioso!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 27, 2023 at 6:39 PM

        Thank you so much, Karen! I'm so glad it worked out with frozen tortellini.

        Reply
      • Judith says

        July 15, 2023 at 4:17 PM

        Thank you for the post, I to have frozen tortellini and was wondering if it work.

        Reply
    12. Sylvia says

      May 22, 2023 at 5:56 AM

      Loved loved loved the tortellini with sausage. I added more chicken broth and heavy cream and it came out perfect. Will be one of my go to for quick easy meals. Thank you😋

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 22, 2023 at 10:13 AM

        You're very welcome!!

        Reply
    13. Kelly Galyon says

      April 30, 2023 at 7:09 PM

      5 stars
      Third time making this dish and it has become one of my favorites! Thank you for sharing it! We just love it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 30, 2023 at 8:34 PM

        Aww I love that!! Thanks for taking the time to write me a review, Kelly! 😀

        Reply
    14. Grace says

      April 15, 2023 at 11:28 AM

      5 stars
      My only complaint is that my sauce turned out pink instead of orange like the picture. Other than that it was yummy

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 15, 2023 at 1:28 PM

        Hi! Adding cream to tomatoes will always produce a pinkish sauce. Screens, the light I used that day, etc., can all impact how the photo looks. Sounds like yours turned out perfectly. 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    15. Adele Blake says

      April 7, 2023 at 10:13 AM

      5 stars
      I made this recipe earlier this week. I felt it needed more onions and it would have been perfect

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 7, 2023 at 3:27 PM

        I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Definitely add more onions next time. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Peggy says

      March 15, 2023 at 6:58 PM

      This was a wonderful, fast easy dish. I used hot sausage, added a little white wine and tomato paste and fire roasted diced tomato. Will definately make it again.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 15, 2023 at 11:46 PM

        Excellent!

        Reply
      • Aj says

        March 16, 2023 at 2:42 PM

        Could I substitute the diced tomatoes for rotel? Or what else could I use instead ? I don’t have any diced tomatoes 🙁

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          March 16, 2023 at 2:58 PM

          Rotel will work fine!

          Reply
    17. Sandra Barrett says

      February 28, 2023 at 3:34 AM

      5 stars
      So good! And easy to make!! My family loves it

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 28, 2023 at 2:59 PM

        Wonderful!! Thanks, Sandra!

        Reply
    18. kayla says

      January 30, 2023 at 2:29 PM

      Cant wait to try this! Can I sub out the can of diced tomatoes to crushed tomatoes?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 30, 2023 at 3:08 PM

        Yes, but keep an eye on it as it may reduce faster as crushed tomatoes are thicker.

        Reply
        • kayla says

          February 3, 2023 at 9:52 AM

          5 stars
          commenting again to say this recipe was AMAZING!! I used crushed tomatoes (blended) because I don't like the tomato chunks and it still came out perfect!

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            February 3, 2023 at 10:29 AM

            That's great!! 😀

            Reply
    19. Jill K says

      January 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM

      5 stars
      This turned out delicious and was a hit with my whole family. I have the frozen tortellini from Costco but it worked well even from frozen...

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 28, 2023 at 9:47 PM

        Excellent!!

        Reply
    20. JB says

      January 24, 2023 at 12:41 AM

      5 stars
      This pasta dish is so simple but so much flavor. It was enjoyed by all. Served it with Caesar salad and garlic bread.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 24, 2023 at 11:07 AM

        I'm thrilled to hear that!! 😀 Thanks for your 5-star review!

        Reply
    21. Abby says

      January 13, 2023 at 2:25 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious! I sautéed half an onion with the sausage. I only had half and half, so I added 2oz cream cheese to my sauce. Easy and yummy!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 13, 2023 at 4:31 PM

        So happy it worked out, Abby! 🙂

        Reply
    22. Michele says

      December 7, 2022 at 2:03 PM

      5 stars
      This is so good.. thank you 😊

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 7, 2022 at 3:21 PM

        You're very welcome!! 🙂

        Reply
    23. Jewli says

      November 26, 2022 at 11:26 AM

      5 stars
      Omg this has become one of my favorite meals! I like to add a little more broth and a little sour cream or mascarpone to help thicken the sauce, but it needs no improvement as it is written. Excellent recipe 🐷

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        November 27, 2022 at 1:14 AM

        That's so nice to hear!! Thanks for leaving a review. 🙂

        Reply
    24. Alex Johnson says

      November 22, 2022 at 3:32 PM

      5 stars
      This is absolutely delicious, such an easy meal to make, not expensive either especially if you have ingredients on hand. Even my 17 month old loves it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 22, 2022 at 3:54 PM

        I'm so glad you like it!! 🙂 Thanks for your review, Alex!

        Reply
    25. Bethann says

      November 7, 2022 at 5:40 PM

      5 stars
      Had to switch out frozen for fresh spinich, but still absolutely delicious! I will be making this again.

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        November 7, 2022 at 6:48 PM

        That's awesome! Thanks for giving it a try! 🙂

        Reply
    26. Erica Abduelal says

      October 26, 2022 at 6:02 PM

      5 stars
      I veganize this and it was delicious

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 26, 2022 at 6:51 PM

        Fantastic! 😀

        Reply
    27. carolyn gardner says

      July 9, 2022 at 12:50 AM

      5 stars
      Easy fast, can adjust ingredients to make it yours. Great recipe

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 9, 2022 at 12:39 PM

        Thanks so much!!

        Reply
      • Jolene says

        November 17, 2022 at 5:12 PM

        4 stars
        Great recipe for working folks...only improvement might be a bit more sauce, but maybe I cooked it a little too long. Will make it again :). Thanks!

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          November 18, 2022 at 10:09 AM

          You're very welcome!

          Reply
    28. Gaila says

      June 5, 2022 at 4:55 PM

      I love your recipes! I cooked tortellini ahead and added lots of Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to sauce. Added more cream and broth to get a good amount of liquid! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 5, 2022 at 5:18 PM

        Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    29. Emily B says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:04 PM

      4 stars
      A touch bland but *quick and easy* which is amazing for nights where we have activities. I didn't have cream so instead added a little extra water with the broth to get the liquid level up, and stirred in about 1/4 cup of cream cheese before adding the spinach.

      Reply
    30. Kayte says

      April 4, 2022 at 6:44 PM

      5 stars
      Omg! So delicious and so easy! Can I give this a 10-star rating? Fabulous!

      I had fire roasted diced tomatoes in my pantry and also tossed in a little Trader Joe’s Italian sofrito (because I’m addicted to it).

      Prep is minimal (sometimes even with one-pan recipes I feel like I’m prepping… measuring, chopping, dicing…). Cleanup is done before the tortellini is done. Perfect weeknight dinner and this is in the meal rotation for sure!

      All-in-all a complete winner!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 4, 2022 at 7:53 PM

        Aww thank you!! So glad it was a hit!! 🙂 Appreciate your review!

        Reply
    31. Amy says

      March 30, 2022 at 2:42 PM

      5 stars
      The picture looked yummy..so I figured I would give it a try.
      (I like trying to make new recipes and always hoping for a winner.)
      I made it for supper last night with garlic toast on the side.
      Omg! This was AMAZING and the flavor was unbelievable! My husband says he gives it a 10 and I agree..,we have a Winner!
      We will be having this again very soon! I am going to look to see what other gems that you may have..Thank you for this very amazing recipe!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 30, 2022 at 9:42 PM

        I'm so glad you decided to give it a try! 🙂 Appreciate your 5-star review, Amy! Let me know if you try anything else.

        Reply
    32. Jamie says

      January 27, 2022 at 4:19 PM

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious. My husband loved it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 27, 2022 at 5:48 PM

        Fantastic!!

        Reply
    33. Emily Tunstill says

      January 19, 2022 at 10:35 AM

      5 stars
      I never leave reviews but I can't not this time-- my husband and I are OBSESSED! This is my far our new favourite meal. Literally called home about it. It was so easy and tasty and SO AMAZING!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        January 19, 2022 at 10:47 AM

        Amazing! So happy you both enjoy it so much. Thank you for the kind review!

        Reply
    34. Emily says

      January 13, 2022 at 8:07 PM

      5 stars
      This was so quick, easy and DELICIOUS. I used half and half and it was fine. My only regret was not making more for lunches tomorrow. Thanks for the great recipe

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 13, 2022 at 9:12 PM

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    35. steph says

      January 11, 2022 at 7:33 PM

      this was great and easy to pull off!
      I used half and half and it was fine

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 11, 2022 at 7:38 PM

        Excellent!

        Reply
    36. Erin says

      January 10, 2022 at 4:04 PM

      5 stars
      This recipe was so easy and delicious. I conveniently had all of the ingredients on hand. I love how everything was cooked in one pot and everybody in the family loved it (picky eaters too!). I made a double batch, and it came out perfectly. Thanks for sharing this gem!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 10, 2022 at 5:14 PM

        That's so nice to hear, Erin!! 😀 You're very welcome!

        Reply
    37. Nicole Hayes says

      January 4, 2022 at 3:16 PM

      5 stars
      I make this recipe all the time - so delicious.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 4, 2022 at 8:41 PM

        Yay!! Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    38. Keri says

      October 26, 2021 at 10:05 AM

      5 stars
      This recipe is a staple in my household! I have made it a few times as is and a few tweaked versions. Instead of diced tomatoes I used Rotel to give it a kick. I also have subbed out the sausage for ground chicken when I didn't have any! All equally amazing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 26, 2021 at 10:13 AM

        That's great to hear, Keri!! 🙂 Thanks for writing me a review!

        Reply
    39. Dorothy says

      October 9, 2021 at 5:24 PM

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight and it was a big hit with everyone! I had everything already on hand so no trip to the store and all in one pan...perfect! It was delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 9, 2021 at 11:14 PM

        Fantastic!! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂

        Reply
    40. Linda says

      October 6, 2021 at 2:52 PM

      Absolutely love this recipe. So easy so good. Ty

      Reply
      • Linda Gray says

        October 6, 2021 at 3:05 PM

        That’s ok I did really love it. It was versatile easy and very quick. If you don’t have cream use half and half It works. I have used ground turkey and added seasonings 30 minutes you are done easy clean up

        Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 6, 2021 at 3:20 PM

        You're welcome!! 🙂

        Reply
    41. Gina says

      September 22, 2021 at 4:49 PM

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner tonight and it was very good! I doubled it, but changed the ratio of ingredients a bit so that I wouldn’t have any odd leftovers. I used a one pound package of Jimmy Dean hot sausage, a 19 oz bag of frozen tortellini, a 5.5 oz bag of spinach, and doubled all the sauce ingredients. I was a bit worried about the frozen tortellini, but I just threw it in and it cooked very well. I would definitely put a larger bag of spinach next time though! I did think it needed a bit more flavor so I added some Italian seasoning which balanced it well. Overall, it was a hit and I will definitely make again 🙂

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        September 22, 2021 at 9:01 PM

        I'm glad it worked out, Gina! Thanks for the review!

        Reply
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