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Skillet with creamy one pot tortellini with sausage and broccoli garnished with parsley and parmesan cheese. Wooden spoon on the side.
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5 from 14 votes

Creamy One-Pot Tortellini

This creamy one pot tortellini with sausage combines cheese tortellini, browned smoked sausage, broccoli, and a creamy tomato sauce in one skillet in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: tortellini
Servings: 6
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cup broccoli florets frozen broccoli works great
  • 10 ounces frozen tortellini
  • 1 (14-ounce can) petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce can) tomato sauce 8 ounces
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute until brown and slightly crispy on each side. Add garlic and saute another minute.
    Skillet with sliced and browned smoked sausage to make creamy one pot tortellini
  • Add broccoli, tortellini, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil and oregano.
    Adding frozen tortellini, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broccoli and spices to skillet of smoked sausage.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until broccoli is cooked through.
    Skillet with cooked broccoli, tortellini and smoked sausage in a tomato sauce.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and salt and pepper to taste, stir until well combined.
    Adding cream cheese and parmesan cheese to skillet of tortellini with sausage.
  • When cream cheese has melted in, heat on LOW for another 3-5 minutes and let stand for about a minute for the sauce to thicken. Serve immediately.
    Skillet with creamy one pot tortellini with sausage and broccoli garnished with parsley and parmesan cheese. Wooden spoon on the side.

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Notes

  • Do not boil frozen tortellini first. It cooks directly in the tomatoes and broth, which helps make this a true one-pot meal.
  • Watch the tortellini closely. Tortellini cooks quickly and can become too soft if it simmers for too long.
  • Adjust the liquid as needed. Skillets and stove temperatures vary. Add a chicken broth if the sauce gets too thick before the pasta is tender.
  • Keep the heat low when adding the cheese. Low heat helps the cream cheese and Parmesan melt smoothly into the tomato sauce.
  • Let it stand for a minute before serving. The sauce may look a little loose while it is hot, but it thickens as it sits.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 915mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 3mg