Description
This hearty Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini combines tender cheese-filled tortellini with savory Italian sausage, pepperoni, and crispy bacon, all smothered in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Finished with fresh basil and a quick broil, it’s a perfect family-friendly Italian-American main course that satisfies pizza and pasta cravings alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Dairy
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices, halved
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Produce & Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Pantry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the refrigerated cheese tortellini according to the package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Brown the Sausage: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Continue cooking for about 6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add Pepperoni and Bacon: Stir in the halved pepperoni slices and crumbled cooked bacon. Cook for an additional 1 minute to combine the flavors.
- Combine with Sauce and Tortellini: Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet along with the marinara or pizza sauce, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Stir gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce and seasoning.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture.
- Broil the Cheese: Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the top. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini!
Notes
- You can swap marinara sauce with your favorite pizza sauce for a stronger tomato and herb flavor.
- For added nutrition and balance, add vegetables like diced bell peppers, chopped onions, or sliced mushrooms when cooking the meats.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, cook the mixture on the stovetop then transfer it to a casserole dish before broiling.
- Keep a close eye during broiling to prevent the cheese from burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1340 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
