Description
A comforting and flavorful Tortellini and Sausage Bake recipe that combines cheesy tortellini with savory Italian sausage in a rich marinara sauce, topped with a creamy ricotta mixture and Parmesan cheese before being broiled to perfection. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Ricotta Mixture:
- 16 oz full-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Sausage and Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 3/4 lb Italian pork sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water or broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tortellini Layer:
- 16–20 oz refrigerated tortellini
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Sausage and Sauce: Cook sausage in oil until halfway done. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic. Add marinara sauce, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Assembly: Turn off heat. Stir in tortellini. Top with ricotta mixture and Parmesan cheese.
- Broil: Broil in the oven until golden brown on top. Serve topped with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can use hot or sweet pork sausage for variation.
- If using a casserole dish, follow the alternative instructions provided.
- Various substitutions are suggested for sausage and tortellini options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1093mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
