Cherry Tomato, Sausage & Basil Tortellini
Servings 4
Calories 712
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot large, very finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic very finely diced
- 3 pork sausages good quality, mince squeezed from casings (you can also use chicken or beef)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes whole
- 400 g canned diced tomatoes
- 0.75 cup chicken stock
- 325 g fresh tortellini I used spinach & ricotta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.75 cup parmesan cheese grated
- handful basil leaves
- sea salt & cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large frying pan or saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes (don’t let it burn). Then add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the sausage mince and use a wooden spoon to break it all up. Cook for about 5 minutes.2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 shallot, 3 cloves garlic, 3 pork sausages
- Add the whole cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Using a fork, squish the tomatoes so they release their juices. Add the canned tomatoes and chicken stock and stir through. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat until it’s just bubbling. Cook for 10–15 minutes until it thickens slightly.1 cup cherry tomatoes, 400 g canned diced tomatoes, 0.75 cup chicken stock
- Add the tortellini to the sauce and mix through, pushing the tortellini down so it’s mostly submerged in the sauce. Cover with the lid and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove the lid, add the spinach and stir through. Then add the parmesan and basil and stir through. Season well and serve.325 g fresh tortellini, 2 cups baby spinach, 0.75 cup parmesan cheese, handful basil leaves