Cherry Tomato, Sausage & Basil Tortellini

Method:

• Place a large frying pan or saucepan onto medium heat. Add olive oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, for 2 mins (don’t let it burn). Then add the garlic and cook, stirring for 2 mins. Add the sausage mince and use a wooden spoon to break it all up. Cook for approx. 5 minutes. Add in whole cherry tomatoes and cook for 203 minutes until softened. Using a fork, squish the tomatoes so they release their juices. Add the tinned tomatoes and chicken stock and stir through. Bring it to a boil, then turn it down until it’s just bubbling and let it cook for 10-15 mins until it thickens slightly.
• Pour the fresh tortellini into the sauce and mix it all through the sauce and make sure to push the tortellini down, so it’s mostly submerged in the sauce. Put the lid on the saucepan/fry pan and let the tortellini cook for about 5 minutes. Remove the lid, add the spinach and stir through. Then add the fresh parmesan and basil and stir through. Season well with sea salt & black pepper.