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Rachel Kim

One Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fully cooked kielbasa sliced into thin half-moons
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 18 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini with a 3-to-5-minute package boiling time
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup water reserved
  • 3 oz baby spinach
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in 5-quart Dutch oven over medium. Cook kielbasa and onion 6 minutes until sausage edges brown and onion softens.
  2. Stir in garlic 30 seconds; add broth and cream. Gently simmer.
  3. Add tortellini; cover and gently simmer 4 minutes. Uncover; carefully stir, adding reserved water only if bottom dries.
  4. Add spinach and pepper; cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes until filling hot, pasta tender, and spinach wilted. Follow any longer package minimum cooking time.
  5. Remove from heat; fold in Parmesan. Rest 2 minutes until sauce coats pasta; divide among 4 bowls.