This recipe was adapted from a recipe card in Cook's Country. The proportions have been significantly adjusted to match what we had on hand, and the kale is an entirely new addition, but apart from that it's prepared basically as written -- and it turned out great! It really does just need a single pan and a cutting board to prepare, comes together pretty quickly, and was a big hit with everyone. We actually ended up preparing two batches of it two days apart.

One-Pan Tortellini with Sausage, Cherry Tomatoes, and Kale

Cook's Country, December/January 2019, recipe card

Ingredients

• 500g italian sausage, peeled
• 4-6 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1L chicken broth
• 400g frozen cheese tortellini
• 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 500mL chopped frozen kale
• freshly grated parmesan
  

Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up, until browned.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, ~1 minute.
4. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, uncovered.
5. Add the tortellini and cook until not quite done.
6. Add the cherry tomatoes and kale and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until tomatoes are softened and kale is warmed through.
7. Stir in parmesan and serve.