Baked Tortellini with Sausage: Cheesy Heaven!
Savor cheesy baked tortellini with savory Italian sausage, carrots, and celery for a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2-3 carrots, chopped
- 2-3 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- one 25-ounce jar of tomato sauce OR a can of San Marzano tomatoes
- 10-15 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2-2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 lb ground Italian sausage. Break apart with a wooden spoon and brown until nicely colored. Transfer sausage to a bowl, leaving about 1 tbsp oil in the pan.
- Add 2-3 chopped carrots, 2-3 chopped celery stalks, 1 minced yellow onion, and 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds to the skillet. Sauté until veggies are fragrant and soft, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir the cooked sausage back into the pan.
- Pour in one 25-ounce jar of tomato sauce and 1 cup of chicken broth. Add 10-15 ounces of refrigerated cheese tortellini. Stir everything together. The pan will be full. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add more broth if needed for tortellini to cook.
- Taste the mixture; add salt if using canned tomatoes. Stir in a few handfuls of fresh spinach until it wilts.
- Top the entire skillet evenly with 1.5-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use good quality Italian sausage for the best flavor.
- If using canned tomatoes, taste and adjust seasoning before adding spinach.
- Don't overcook the tortellini in the simmering step; it will finish cooking in the oven. Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If using canned tomatoes, taste and adjust seasoning before adding spinach.
- Don't overcook the tortellini in the simmering step; it will finish cooking in the oven. Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.