Description
This creamy Italian sausage tortellini combines savory sausage, rich Alfredo and marinara sauces, and tender cheese tortellini, all topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley for a comforting and flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
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Meat & Vegetables
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Sauces & Seasonings
- 15 oz jar Rao’s Alfredo sauce
- 15 oz Rao’s Marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Parsley flakes (for garnish)
Pasta & Cheese
- 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook Sausage and Onion: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and chopped onion, cooking until the sausage is browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease from the skillet.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in minced garlic, Alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Add Tortellini: Incorporate the frozen cheese tortellini into the skillet, stirring to coat evenly with the sauce. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the tortellini are tender.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the tortellini mixture. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake uncovered for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, or cover the skillet on the stovetop and let sit until the cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven or stove, sprinkle with dried parsley flakes, and serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure the tortellini is well covered with sauce for even cooking.
- Use fresh parsley or dried flakes for garnish to enhance presentation and flavor.
- You can substitute the cheese tortellini with veggie-filled tortellini for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
