Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole: 1 Glorious Weeknight Meal
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A quick and easy cheesy tortellini casserole perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: Julian Vaughn
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add tomato sauce to the skillet with the sausage and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the tortellini to the skillet and stir gently to coat with the sauce.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of Italian sausage you prefer.
- For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg