Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach
Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach brings together pillowy three-cheese pasta, savory sausage, and silky basil Alfredo enriched with white wine. Sautéed baby portobellos add a deep, earthy note while tender spinach folds in for freshness. It’s rich yet weeknight-ready, perfect for a cozy dinner when you want comfort with a touch of elegance.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms, 1/2 cup white wine, and 1 clove minced garlic until the liquid reduces and the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes. Take off the heat and transfer to a bowl.
- 2
Set the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the Italian sausage until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into bite-sized pieces as you stir. Remove excess grease by lining a plate with paper towels and dumping the browned sausage onto it to drain. Return the sausage to the skillet.
- 3
Add the cooked mushrooms back to the skillet with the sausage, then add the tortellini, Alfredo basil sauce, the remaining 1/2 cup white wine, and the remaining garlic. Lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Add the spinach; cover and cook until the spinach is wilted, 3 to 4 minutes more. Stir well to combine. Remove from heat and serve.
- Calories 520.3 kcal High 26%
- Protein 19.67 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 41.09 g 15%
- Total Fat 27.35 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 10.61 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.44 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1022.3 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 3.64 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 155.77 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 225.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 136.41 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 3.31 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Alfredo Sauce, Butter, Cheese Tortellini Pasta, and Italian Pork Sausage. Each serving provides about 520.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Alfredo Sauce, Butter, Cheese Tortellini Pasta, Italian Pork Sausage, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 520.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach healthy?
- Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 520.3 calories and 19.67 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1022.3 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.61 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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