Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (9 oz) package tortellini
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove excess fat and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
- Add chicken broth, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- Incorporate cooked sausage and chopped spinach. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach with kale or other leafy greens.
- Add a splash of cream for extra richness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 430 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg