Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Vegetable | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Mushrooms | 1/2 cup sliced (35g) | 15 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Dairy | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Vegetable spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 packages (2½ pounds ) sweet Italian sausage
- 2 cartons (1 pound) sliced , fresh mushrooms
- 1 bag (9 ounces ) fresh baby spinach
- 2 cans (1¾ pounds) diced tomatoes
- 2 cartons (2 quarts / 4 pounds) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 package (1¾ pounds) fresh Three Cheese Tortellini (from dairy case)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Directions
Coat a large stock pot with vegetable spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Remove sausage from casings and heat over medium heat in stock pot until sausage is crumbled and no longer pink.
When the sausage is completely cooked, add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are sautéed .
Add the entire bag of baby spinach.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is lightly sautéed .
Add diced tomatoes and stir thoroughly.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil .
Add tortellini and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.