BAKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE TORTELLINI
This one-pot Baked Italian Sausage Tortellini is full of flavor and a wonderful weeknight comfort food for even the most discerning palates
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 944kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, any color
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 20 ounces Refrigerated 5-cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 8 oz Mozzarella cheese, fresh
- fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large oven-proof pot, begin to brown the Italian Sausage. Move over to one side and add the peppers and onions. Cook until the veggies are tender.
- Mix the meat and veggies, add the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, garlic, spices, and water. Heat thoroughly. Test for seasonings and add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Remove from the heat and place the tortellini in a single layer over the pan.
- Place pieces of fresh mozzarella around the pan.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly around the mixture.
- Top with fresh basil.
- Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove the lid/foil and place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes to brown the cheese and crisp up the top. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 944kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1661mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1280IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 439mg | Iron: 3mg