Ingredients for - Cheese Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Mushroom-Spinach Cream Sauce

1. Italian sausages, removed from casings and crumbled 2
2. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
3. Onion, chopped 1 medium
4. Garlic, minced 4 cloves
5. Tomatoes, diced 3
6. Chopped fresh spinach 1 cup
7. Cremini mushrooms, chopped 2
8. Dried basil 1 ½ teaspoons
9. Salt ½ teaspoon
10. Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon
11. Heavy cream ¾ cup
12. Milk ¾ cup
13. Finely shredded Italian cheese blend ½ cup
14. All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
15. Tri-colored cheese-filled tortellini 2 (9 ounce) packages

How to cook deliciously - Cheese Tortellini with Italian Sausage and Mushroom-Spinach Cream Sauce

1 . Stage

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned, about 10 minutes.

2 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat; add tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring as needed.

3 . Stage

Combine cream, milk, cheese, and flour in a bowl. Add to the tomato mixture and return to a simmer. Stir occasionally until reduced, about 15 minutes.

4 . Stage

While the sauce is reducing, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini and boil gently until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain the tortellini. Mix with the tomato sauce and serve.