Cheese Tortellini and Italian Sausage in a Rich Mushroom-Spinach Sauce

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Step 1

Gently heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s nicely browned, which should take about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat some olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat down a bit, then add the tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, basil, salt, and pepper. Let everything simmer together, stirring now and then.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, cheese, and flour until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot with the veggies and bring it back to a gentle simmer. Keep stirring occasionally as the sauce thickens, which should take around 15 minutes.

Step 4

While the sauce is cooking down, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook until tender, about 6 minutes, then drain well.

Step 5

Finally, toss the cooked tortellini into the sauce, give it a good mix, and serve right away.