Description
This Cheesy Sausage Tortellini Bake is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender cheese tortellini combined with savory Italian sausage, sautéed onions, and rich marinara sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, it offers a delightful blend of flavors baked to bubbly perfection in just 35 minutes.
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 tortellini casserole later.
- Cook Tortellini: Boil the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Cook Sausage and Onion: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the Italian sausage and diced yellow onion. Cook them together until the sausage is fully browned and no longer pink, and the onions become translucent.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant. Drain any excess grease from the skillet to reduce fat content.
- Season Sausage Mixture: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Add Sauce and Tortellini: Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet along with the cooked tortellini. Stir thoroughly to coat the pasta and sausage mixture with the sauce.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the entire mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. Spread evenly and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the dish from the oven, let it cool slightly, then serve warm and enjoy your cheesy sausage tortellini bake.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use spicy Italian sausage or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute mozzarella with provolone or a blend of Italian cheeses for a different flavor.
- Make sure to drain excess grease after cooking the sausage to keep the dish from becoming too oily.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
