Kielbasa Pesto Tortellini

10 mins

15 mins

Portions: 6

Pesto, pasta and sausage. Dinner has entered its easy era. Savory Polish Kielbasa, cheesy tortellini, juicy burst tomatoes and fresh spinach get tossed in basil pesto for a flavorful dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes. Finish with Parmesan and call it done.

Ingredients

1 package (13.5 ounces) Johnsonville Smoked Rope Sausage, sliced
1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
⅓ cup prepared basil pesto
1 pint (10 ounces) cherry tomatoes
3 cups fresh baby spinach
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage slices over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes.
Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
Add cooked tortellini to the skillet and stir in pesto until evenly coated. Cook 1-2 minutes until heated through.
To finish, sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.