1. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Add sliced fennel bulb, sausage and mushrooms; saute until sausage is brown and cooked through and fennel is almost tender, 12 to 15 minutes. 3. Add garlic and fennel seeds; stir 1 minute. 4. Stir in cream, then one cup of broth; boil until liquid is reduced and very slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. 5. Cook tortellini in large pot just until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain and return to pot. 6. Add sausage mixture to tortellini in pot. Toss over medium heat until blended. 7. Add spinach.; toss gently until spinach wilts. 8. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese; add more broth by 1/4 cup cupfuls to moisten if dry. 9. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with fennel fronds and any additional cheese. 10. Enjoy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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