Baked Tortellini with Italian Sausage
Indulge in ultimate comfort food with this Baked Tortellini with Italian Sausage recipe! This hearty, cheesy casserole combines tender cheese-filled tortellini with savory Italian sausage and a rich, flavorful tomato sauce made from crushed tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic Italian seasoning. Topped with layers of gooey mozzarella and Parmesan, every bite is pure bliss as it bakes to golden, bubbly perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this dish is ready in under an hour and delights with its cozy, satisfying flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this baked pasta masterpiece is sure to be a crowd-pleaser you’ll come back to time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, typically about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Remove the casings from the Italian sausage, if needed, and cook the sausage, breaking it into small chunks, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set it aside. Leave about 1 tablespoon of rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini with the sausage and tomato sauce until well mixed.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the tortellini mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.0 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.8 g | 399% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 579 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 8019 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.7 g | ||
| Protein | 157.0 g | 314% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 2316 mg | 178% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3848 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
