Step 1

In a large skillet, cook sausage, crumbling it and stirring, on medium heat until done and no longer pink. Drain the fat from the skillet.

Step 2

Add diced tomatoes (with the liquid from the can of diced tomatoes) to the skillet. Add red pepper flakes, paprika. Mix on low simmer.

Step 3

In a separate pan, cook tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain, and add them to the pan with the sausage and tomatoes.

Step 4

Add uncooked spinach, mix. Add half and half, bring to gentle boil, reduce to simmer, cover with lid and let spinach wilt for a couple of minutes, covered. Remove the lid, stir. Bring the mixture to a gentle medium boil. Add 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and stir until the cheese melts.

Step 5

Taste, and add salt, extra paprika, and extra crushed red pepper flakes, if needed, to taste.