Ingredients
- 1 pound Jimmy Dean ground pork Italian sausage
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans, 14-1/2 ounces each reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1-3/4 cups water
- 1 can, 14-1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 package, 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 package, 6 ounces fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, more or less to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Crumble sausage into a large pot. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water, and tomatoes, then bring to a boil.
- Add the tortellini, and return to a boil. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, then add the spinach, basil, pepper, Italian seasoning, and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with Parmesan cheese! Serves 4-6.
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