Easy One Pan Pasta Dinner

Kick up your tortellini game by tossing it all in a single skillet with Italian sausage and a creamy tomato sauce. You’ll get tons of flavor and barely any dishes, all in less than half an hour.

Irresistible Elements

Italian sausage really boosts the flavor.

Tortellini cooks fast and soaks up those saucy flavors.

Heavy cream gives you that cozy, creamy finish.

Spinach sneaks in some healthy greens.

Garlic brings everything together and makes it pop.

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Making It All Happen

Sear that sausage and spoon out any extra grease.

Stir together tomatoes, broth, and heavy cream.

Drop tortellini straight in and let it cook in the sauce.

Add spinach right before finishing so it just wilts.

Taste, sprinkle on parm, and adjust seasoning as you like.

Winning Pairings

Tear up some garlic bread or a baguette for dipping. Pair with a crisp Caesar or toss some arugula and parmesan in olive oil for a quick salad.

Twists You’ll Love

Toss in basil at the end if you want a pop of freshness

Spicy Italian sausage brings some fire

Try all kinds of tortellini fillings to mix it up

Go heavier on the cream if you’re craving a thicker sauce

Keeping It Fresh

Plop leftovers in a sealed box. Warm it up gently on low so your sauce stays smooth. Best if you eat within a day or two since the pasta softens. Skip the freezer—it just doesn’t hold up well.

Smart Moves

Don’t forget to let that sausage drain well

Keep the flame low when you pour in the cream

Give things a stir now and then as the tortellini cooks

Add seasoning little by little and taste along the way

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Cooking Know-How

Start with good-quality Italian sausage if you can

Be patient—let that sauce thicken at its own pace

Check a tortellini before you stop to make sure it’s just right

Serve it up hot for the tastiest results

This single-pan dinner means less hassle and a delicious, filling meal whenever you want something quick but tasty on a hectic evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Best sausage type?

Try any Italian sausage you like. Hot's good if you want things spicy.

→ Why heavy cream?

The cream cuts tomato tang so the sauce won’t split.

→ Sauce too thin?

Starch from pasta thickens things up as it cooks.

→ Drain sausage fat?

You can. But a little left in makes it tastier.

→ Make ahead?

Tastes best right after, but you can reheat it no problem.