Cheese Tortellini with Spinach, Peppers and Italian Chicken Apple Sausages

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Looking for a one-skillet meal idea to make dinner preparation a little less hectic?  Then this may be the recipe for you. It was adapted from Taste of Home and serves four. 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 or 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, spices, and apple chunks for 7 minutes.
• Stir in wine, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Do not cover.
• In a bowl, mix cornstarch and chicken broth. Stir into the sausage mixture with apple juice or cider. 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.