Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal combining turkey sausage, creamy marinara sauce, and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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.
- Add the turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until fully cooked through and browned.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes with their juices, low-sodium chicken broth, and water. Bring to a light boil.
- Add the refrigerated tortellini into the sauce and gently press down. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the spinach and parsley. Season with black pepper to taste, then toss gently to allow the spinach to wilt.
- Add the basil just before serving.
- Serve warm, topped with extra fresh basil and parsley, and enjoy with your favorite grated cheese on top.
Notes
Feel free to add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: one-pan, turkey sausage, spinach, tortellini, quick meal, easy recipe