Description
A comforting and flavorful baked tortellini dish with savory Italian sausage, gooey cheeses, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Baked Tortellini:
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet, cook the crumbled sausage in olive oil until browned.
- Prepare the Tortellini: Cook the tortellini as per package instructions and drain.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, sausage, garlic, marinara, ricotta, seasonings, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with cheeses, cover, and bake. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest before serving, garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
- You can use sweet or spicy sausage based on preference.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
