Description
This Tortellini and Sausage Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines cheesy tortellini with a savory sausage and marinara sauce, topped with a creamy ricotta mixture and Parmesan cheese.
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
- 16-20 oz refrigerated tortellini
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together ricotta, egg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Sausage and Sauce: Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Cook sausage, onion, and garlic. Add marinara sauce, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer. Add tortellini, top with ricotta mixture and Parmesan. Broil until golden brown.
Notes
- You can use hot or sweet pork sausage for variation.
- If using a casserole dish instead of a skillet, follow the provided instructions for assembling and baking.
- Various substitutions can be made for sausage and tortellini based on preference and availability.
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
