CHEESY SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SKILLET WITH SPINACH

1 pkg (13-14 oz) smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

1 medium red bell pepper, sliced

1 medium onion, chopped (around 1 cup)

3 medium (1 tbsp) cloves garlic, minced

1 pkg (5-oz) baby spinach

1 pkg (12-oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini, cooked according to pkg directions

1 jar (24-oz) less-sodium marinara sauce

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish

Crushed red pepper for garnish

Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Heat a very large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add spinach, cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the cooked tortellini, marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan and the oregano. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.

Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with crushed red pepper and oregano.

Yield: 8 servings

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