Tortellini with Spicy Sausage and Spinach

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Boil the tortellini7 min

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the tortellini for 5-7 minutes. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the tortellini.

   Note

   Reserve the pasta water before draining—it helps create a silky sauce.

   TortelliniPasta water
2. 02
   Step 2Cook the sausage9 min

   Slice the chicken sausages, and add them to a heated skillet with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for 7-10 minutes until browned to your liking.

   Italian sausageOlive oil
3. 03
   Step 3Heat the cheese dip

   Microwave the garlic & asiago cheese dip according to the package directions.

   Garlic & asiago cheese dip
4. 04
   Step 4Combine and finish2 min

   Combine the sausages, the cheese dip, the tortellini, and 3 handfuls of spinach in the skillet and stir to combine. Add in the reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until you get your desired consistency. Heat for a minute or two until the spinach is wilted.

   Note

   Add the pasta water gradually—you can always add more, but you can't take it back.

   TortelliniItalian sausageSpinachGarlic & asiago cheese dipPasta water
5. 05
   Step 5Serve

   Serve and enjoy!