Italian Sausage Tortellini Casserole
This Italian Sausage Tortellini Casserole is the kind of cozy, cheesy dinner that feels homemade without a lot of effort. Tender tortellini is baked with savory Italian sausage, rich pasta sauce, and the perfect blend of parmesan and mozzarella cheese for a comforting meal the whole family will love.
This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure for more details.
Finished with fresh parsley and simple seasonings, this easy baked pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a hearty Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients List:
- Tortellini
- Italian sausage
- Seasonings
- Pasta sauce
- Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parsley
You will need the following items to make this recipe:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large pot
- Colander
- Medium skillet
- Silicone spatula
- Large bowl
- Wooden spoon
- 8×8 inch casserole dish
- Aluminum foil
- Cutting board
- Knife
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Boil the tortellini according to package directions in a large pot for 3 minutes, then drain water and add cooked tortellini to a large bowl.
Cook the italian sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain the grease and add the meat to the bowl with tortellini.
Add the seasonings, parmesan cheese, and pasta sauce. Toss to coat.
Grease an 8×8 inch casserole dish and pour the mixture into it, spread to an even layer.
Top with mozzarella cheese and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes, remove foil and broil until cheese is perfectly melted.
Chop a little bit of parsley to garnish if desired.
Italian Sausage Tortellini Casserole
Ingredients
- 19 oz package frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 24 oz jar pasta sauce
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp ground basil
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Boil the tortellini according to package directions in a large pot for 3 minutes, then drain water and add cooked tortellini to a large bowl.
- Cook the italian sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain the grease and add the meat to the bowl with tortellini.
- Add the seasonings, parmesan cheese, and pasta sauce. Toss to coat.
- Grease an 8×8 inch casserole dish and pour the mixture into it, spread to an even layer.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes, remove foil and broil until cheese is perfectly melted.
- Chop a little bit of parsley to garnish if desired.
