• 1lb. Italian sausage (casing removed) mild or spicy depending on your taste

• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)

• 2 cloves minced garlic

• 3/4 cup chicken broth

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

• 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)

• salt & pepper to taste

• 2 cups fresh baby spinach (optional - I left this out because my kids don't like spinach)

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 - In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Once the pan is hot add the diced onions and sausage to the pan. Using a spatula break up the sausage into smaller pieces stirring occasionally until the sausage is fully cooked and brown.

2 - Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the sausage and onions stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3 - Next add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes and tortellini stir to combine.

4 - Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

5 - Reduce the the heat, add the cream and cover. Let it simmer for 15 minutes until tortellini are heated through and tender.

6 - Add salt and pepper to taste.

7 - (optional step) Remove the cover and add the spinach. Stir until wilted. Remove from the heat and serve right away.