Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Cheesy Sausage Tortellini Bake featuring Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and marinara sauce all baked together with melted mozzarella cheese for a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dish.
- Cook Tortellini: Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Sausage and Onion: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the Italian sausage and diced yellow onion. Cook until the sausage is no longer pink and onions are softened.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage mixture and sauté for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant. Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
- Season: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Add Sauce and Tortellini: Pour in the marinara sauce and add the cooked tortellini to the skillet. Stir gently to mix everything together well.
- Bake: Transfer the sausage and tortellini mixture to an oven-safe baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve your delicious Cheesy Sausage Tortellini Bake warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can use sweet or spicy Italian sausage based on your flavor preference.
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage and reduced-fat mozzarella cheese.
- Add chopped fresh basil or parsley on top before serving for extra freshness.
- To make ahead, prepare the skillet mixture and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
