Description
This One Pan Turkey Sausage, Spinach and Marinara Tortellini recipe is a hearty, comforting, and easy-to-make Italian-inspired dish. Featuring savory turkey sausage, fresh spinach, and cheesy tortellini simmered in a rich marinara and tomato sauce, it comes together quickly in a single skillet, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb hot or sweet turkey sausages, casings removed
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (Classico Four Cheese recommended)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 4 cups packed fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Garlic: Heat olive oil in an extra-large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook the Sausage: Add the turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook, stirring and crumbling the sausage occasionally, until it is fully cooked through and browned.
- Add the Sauces and Liquids: Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes with their juices, low-sodium chicken broth, and water. Bring this mixture to a light boil, ensuring all the flavors combine.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add the refrigerated tortellini into the sauce. Toss to coat and gently press the tortellini down into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the tortellini is tender and cooked through.
- Incorporate the Greens and Herbs: Stir in the roughly chopped fresh spinach and parsley. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste; add salt only if needed, depending on the saltiness of your marinara. Toss gently to allow the spinach to wilt and cook through.
- Finish with Fresh Basil and Serve: Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving. Serve the dish warm for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can use either hot or sweet turkey sausage depending on your preferred spice level.
- Using a low-sodium chicken broth helps control the saltiness, especially since the marinara sauce can be salty.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with plant-based sausage or extra mushrooms.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and basil are essential for brightening the flavors.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/7 of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
