Baked Tortellini

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 2In a greased 9x13 baking dish, combine tortellini, browned sausage, marinara, chicken broth, heavy cream, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and Italian seasoning.
  3. 3Stir until everything is coated.
  4. 4Cover tightly with foil and bake.
  5. 5Remove foil, stir in spinach, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  6. 6Bake uncovered until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  7. 7Let rest before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb ground italian sausage, browned
  • 1 jar latin marinara sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup spinach (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • fresh basil (optional)
  • fresh parsley (optional)

Equipment

9x13 baking dishovenfoil

Tips

  • If too much zucchini makes the dish soupy, leave it out altogether.
  • If the dish is too soupy, add 2-3 cups more mozzarella and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or let sit on the counter to cool longer.
  • Optional add-ins include mushrooms, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, kale instead of spinach, or pepper jack cheese for heat.