Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini is a rich and flavorful dish combining tender cheese tortellini with savory Italian sausage and a luscious Alfredo and marinara sauce blend. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers hearty comfort with melted mozzarella and fresh parsley topping.
Ingredients
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Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Sauces and Seasonings
- 15 oz jar Rao’s Alfredo sauce
- 15 oz Rao’s Marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Cheese and Garnish
- 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parsley flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Sausage and Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and chopped onion. Cook until the sausage is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add Garlic and Sauces: Turn the heat down to medium-low. Stir in minced garlic, Alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine.
- Add Tortellini: Stir in frozen cheese tortellini, making sure they are well coated with the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 8-10 minutes until tortellini are tender and heated through.
- Melting Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Place the skillet in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes until cheese has melted. Alternatively, keep on stove covered until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with dried parsley flakes and serve hot directly from the skillet for a comforting, cheesy meal.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen tortellini for best texture; do not thaw before adding.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for more or less heat.
- If not using oven, simply cover the skillet and let the cheese melt naturally on the stove.
- Adding grated Parmesan cheese on top adds extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
