Description
A robust and savory weeknight dinner, this dish pairs seasoned ground beef Italian sausage with pillowy cheese-filled tortellini in a creamy tomato sauce. The combination of fire-roasted tomatoes, fresh aromatics, and heavy cream creates a restaurant-quality experience in under thirty minutes. Perfect for busy families seeking a hearty meal that balances deep, savory flavors with a smooth, velvety finish and a touch of fresh spinach.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef Italian sausage (halal-certified)
16 oz cheese tortellini
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef sausage to the pan and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
Sauté the meat until deep brown and fully cooked.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for thirty seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer on low heat for ten minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is a silky orange consistency.
Add the fresh spinach leaves and stir until wilted.
Cook the tortellini according to package directions, drain, and toss into the sauce before serving.
Notes
Ensure you use a halal-certified beef sausage seasoned with fennel to keep the traditional Italian flavor profile. Fresh tortellini usually cooks faster than frozen, so adjust your timing accordingly. This dish stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg