Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground Italian Sausage
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 24 oz package of fresh cheese Tortellini
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce (1–24 oz jar) + ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in an oven safe skillet. Crumble in sausage and cook through, until no longer pink.
- Stir in spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning water, and tortellini.
- Bring mixture to a boil, turn heat down to low, cover and simmer for about 8 minutes or until tortellini is tender. While pasta is cooking, turn broiler on to low (optional).
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over tortellini.
- Place pan under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. Alternately, you could place the lid back on the pan and let the heat from the pasta melt the cheese.
Notes
- Pro tip: Want to make this pasta more spicy? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some red pepper flakes. On the flip side, if you don’t want it to be spicy, just use mild Italian sausages.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerator:
Allow leftovers to cool completely, then store in an airtight container or cover the baking dish tightly. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezer:
This dish freezes well. Portion into freezer-safe containers or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Label with the date for best quality.
Reheating Instructions
Oven (Best Method):
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the pasta with foil and heat for 20–25 minutes, or until warmed through. Add a splash of sauce if needed to prevent drying.
Microwave:
Reheat individual portions in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until hot. Add a little sauce or water if the pasta looks dry.
From Frozen:
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat as directed above. To reheat from frozen, bake covered at 350°F for 45–60 minutes.
- Prep Time: :20
- Cook Time: :45
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian