No-Boil Sausage and Vegetable Tortellini Bake
A comforting and cheesy dish featuring tender tortellini, juicy sausage, and vibrant vegetables, making it perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Tortellini Cheese, spinach, or meat-filled varieties can be used.
- 1 lb Italian Sausage Hot or mild; ground turkey or chicken sausage can also be used.
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, diced Any color can be used.
- 1 cup Zucchini, diced Spinach or kale can be substituted.
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes Diced tomatoes or marinara sauce can be used as alternatives.
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded Provolone or vegan cheese can be substituted.
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning Adjust to taste.
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Can substitute with garlic powder if needed.
Instructions
Cooking Process
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.
- Add the diced bell peppers and zucchini, stirring them in with the sausage. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Stir everything together and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the tortellini with the sausage and vegetable mixture, tossing until coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add extra veggies, spice it up with red pepper flakes, incorporate ricotta cheese for creaminess, or use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. Serve hot and pair with a garden salad and garlic bread.