Cheesy Tortellini and Sausage Bake | Easy Comfort Food
This Cheesy Tortellini and Sausage Bake is the ultimate comfort food—cheesy pasta, savory sausage, and golden melted cheese. It’s simple to make, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty without much effort.
Ingredients
- 1 package 9 oz. cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ lb. Italian sausage
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 3 cups 24 oz. tomato sauce
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
- Extra parsley and Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini 8–10 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add tomato sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked tortellini until fully coated in sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and golden. Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
For best results, slightly undercook the tortellini before baking—it will finish in the oven. To switch things up, try making this Cheesy Tortellini and Sausage Bake with Alfredo sauce instead of tomato for a creamier twist.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 420
Carbohydrates: 36g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 780mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 6g
Calories: 420
Carbohydrates: 36g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 780mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 6g