Italian Chicken Sausage with Cheese Tortellini Spinach and Peppers

 On April 20th I posted this plant image below labeled Minnesota Miracle on my blog because it has been to AZ twice.  

It's thriving in Minnesota so there's a good chance it will make a return trip for the third time. Indeed seems like a miracle to me.  

Italian Chicken Apple Sausage with Cheese Tortellini Spinach and Peppers

Tired of grilled meals? Looking for a one-skillet meal idea? Then this may be the recipe for you. It was adapted from Taste of Home and serves 4. Pair the meal with a fruit or mixed greens salad and serve with warm crusty bread. I highly recommend aidells products as they use no artificial ingredients and no antibiotics. 

Ingredients:

• 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini or cheese ravioli
• 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 package of fully cooked Italian Chicken Sausage (aidells), halved and cut into slices
• 3/4 cup diced sweet onions
• 1 cup diced, mini sweet peppers (red and yellow)
• 1 crisp apple, diced into small chunks
• 2 minced, garlic cloves
• 1 cup of white wine
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup apple juice or apple cider
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach, torn leaves
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions, but a little on the al dente side. Drain and cover the colander.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, stir fry sausage slices, onions, peppers, garlic, and apple chunks for 7 minutes.
• Stir in wine, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook until liquid is reduced by half. Do not cover.
• In a bowl mix cornstarch and chicken broth. Stir into sausage mixture with apple juice or cider and spices. Bring to a boil stirring constantly, reduce to low heat and cook until thickened, uncovered. Stir in cream and spinach. Cook on low until spinach is wilted.

• Grate Parmesan cheese over each serving.