Description
This hearty baked tortellini dish brings together pillowy cheese pasta, savory sausage, rich tomato sauce, and melty cheese—all baked to bubbling perfection. With double the servings, it’s family-friendly, freezer-friendly, and completely crave-worthy.
Ingredients
2 packages (9 oz. each) cheese tortellini
4 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage
1 cup onions, finely chopped
6 cups (48 oz.) tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Cook Tortellini: Boil tortellini just until tender (al dente). Drain and set aside.
Cook Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Cook sausage and onions until browned and fully cooked.
Make Sauce: Add tomato sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer 5 minutes.
Combine & Layer: In a large baking dish, mix cooked tortellini with the sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve Hot: Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 20g