Autumn Cheese Tortellini with Chicken Apple Sausage, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes and Apples

the whole quote as yesterday's quote was just the first part

Autumn Cheese Tortellini with Chicken Apple Sausage, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Cook's Notes: I have been working on this recipe for a few months as I was combining three recipes into one. Finally got it just the way I wanted it. The recipe captures a lot of fall flavors with healthy ingredients. For easy assembly prep all ingredients ahead. See what you think. Recipe serves 4.

Ingredients: 

• One package chicken apple sausage, cut in 1 inch pieces   
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (can use tri-colored ones )
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
•  1 cup sweet mini peppers, red, orange and yellow
• 3/4 cup diced onions 
• 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced and quartered
• 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced (1 cup)
• 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves, stems removed
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice mix 
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/3 cup apple juice 
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• Parmesan cheese
• Optional toasted Walnuts 

Directions:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions but more al dente, drain and rinse.
• In a large skillet heat oil and saute onions and peppers for 2 minutes.
• Add diced apples, sweet potatoes and maple syrup. Sprinkle over mixture apple pie spice mix and parsley flakes. Cover and cook on a low heat for 5 minutes. Stir once.
• Add apple juice, apple cider vinegar, broth and diced sausages. Cook uncovered 7 minutes. Add in tortellini and heat 2 minutes longer or until sweet potatoes are cooked. 
  
• Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese.  

It's the perfect meal to add a serving of Puff Pastry Salted Caramel Apple Tartlets  https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2020/09/gingerbread-loaf.html