Pizza Tortellini
A quick and simple pizza flavored casserole with tortellini.
Servings 6
Calories 781kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup water
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 20 ounce package of refrigerated cheese tortellini (no need to boil first)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20-25 pepperoni slices
- chopped basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- In a large, oven-safe 12-inch skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 onion, diced and 1 green bell pepper, diced. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add 1 pound Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in 3 cloves garlic, minced and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 24 ounce jar marinara sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, and ½ cup water. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add 20 ounce package of refrigerated cheese tortellini to the sauce mixture and stir to coat.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese and 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortellini. Arrange 20-25 pepperoni slices on top.
- Place the skillet (uncovered) in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- This makes 4-6 servings depending on your serving size.
Nutrition
Calories: 781kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 47g | Sodium: 1915mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g
