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    Cheesy Tortellini and Sausage Bake

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    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with so much flavour. It's loaded with tortellini pasta, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, fresh parsley and two types of gooey cheese baked to perfection for major comfort food goals. This quick and easy weeknight dinner is a big family favourite.

    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com

    Who doesn't love a quick and easy one pot meal on a busy weeknight? Some of my other favourites to throw together quickly are shrimp fettuccine alfredo pasta bake, creamy tortellini soup with sausage, and creamy brussels sprouts bake, and baked maple salmon.

    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredients in Baked Tortellini

    • tortellini - I used cheese tortellini, but you can use any flavour that you like. You can also use fresh or frozen tortellini, but note that the cook time of the tortellini will be longer if it is from frozen.
    • Italian sausage
    • tomato sauce - either homemade or store-bought.
    • olive oil
    • onions
    • fresh parsley
    • salt and pepper
    • cheese - both mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

    You will also need a medium cooking pot, colander and cast-iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet).

    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Cheesy Tortellini and Sausage Bake

    1. Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium high heat. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain with a colander, and set aside.
    2. Cook the sausage: Meanwhile, heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet (or oven safe skillet) for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles and shimmers. Add sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Break the sausages into small pieces using a spatula.
    3. Add the sauce: Add onions and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir well to combine. Add in tomato sauce, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well to mix and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
    4. Combine and add cheese: Add in the cooked tortellini and stir well to fully coat it in sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly on top of the tortellini.
    5. Bake: Transfer the skillet into a 350F preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese melts and turns golden brown. Remove from oven, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
    6. Serve: Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan on top.

    How to Store

    Store this tortellini and sausage bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply heat in the microwave or in a skillet. You may need to add a little water to thin out the sauce a bit.

    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Serve Cheesy Tortellini and Sausage

    I like to serve this delicious cheesy tortellini and sausage bake with some crusty homemade bread and a side salad. My favourite breads to pair this with are garlic rosemary focaccia bread or pull apart garlic bread, which are both perfect for dipping and soaking up all of that delicious tomato sauce.

    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com
    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com

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    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com

    Cheesy Tortellini and Sausage Bake


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 servings
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    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights.


    Ingredients

    • 1 package (9 oz.) cheese tortellini
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ lb. Italian sausage
    • ½ cup onions, finely chopped
    • 3 cups (24 oz.) tomato sauce
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 
    • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
    • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
    2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium high heat. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain with a colander, and set aside.
    3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet (or oven safe skillet) for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles and shimmers. Add sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Break the sausages into small pieces using a spatula.
    4. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir well to combine.
    5. Add in tomato sauce, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well to mix and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
    6. Add in the cooked tortellini and stir well to fully coat it in sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly on top of the tortellini.
    7. Transfer the skillet into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese melts and turns golden brown. Remove from oven, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
    8. Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan cheese on top.

    Equipment

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    Notes

    How to store: Store this tortellini and sausage bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply heat in the microwave or in a skillet. You may need to add a little water to thin out the sauce a bit.

    • Prep Time: 10 miniutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Pasta
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Keywords: cheesy tortellini and sausage bake, easy tortellini sausage bake with cheese, tortellini bake with sausage, one pan tortellini bake, skillet pasta bake

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    1. Kim says

      January 10, 2023 at 5:54 pm

      This was a really good recipe! We met a few changes of course, through in some cherry tomatoes, some sliced mushrooms, oh and we replaced the tomato sauce with creamy pesto sauce. Just two cups of that. One of the few recipes I've had that actually has enough cheese!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Julie Carman says

      December 14, 2022 at 10:57 am

      Made this last night! Easy and delicious. I made mistake of using a canned Contadina tomato sauce(with herbs) but in the future I will use a jar of more flavorful sauce or add more spices. The recipe was easy to follow and I will make again!

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