Ingredients
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- 1 pound sausage ( Italian or your choice )
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 package (9 oz) tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add sausage back to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot topped with freshly grated Parmesan.
Notes
- You can substitute sausage with ground beef or turkey for a leaner option.
- Use fresh herbs for a more vibrant flavor.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
- Diet: Comfort, Fall, Hearty
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg