Description
This Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Tortellini is a quick and hearty American-style main dish featuring roasted smoked sausage, sweet peppers, onions, and cheese tortellini, all seasoned with garlic and topped with fresh chives and Parmesan. It’s an easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced
Condiments and Oils
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Meat
- 1 pound smoked turkey sausage, cut into rounds
Pasta and Dairy
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Herbs
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures the sheet pan is hot enough to roast the vegetables and sausage properly.
- Prepare vegetables: Place the sliced onions and mini sweet peppers on a large baking sheet. Toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a big pinch of salt and pepper, and the ½ teaspoon of garlic powder until everything is well coated.
- Add sausage: Nestle the rounds of smoked turkey sausage on top of the vegetables on the sheet pan, distributing evenly.
- Roast: Roast in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, and the sausage is browned.
- Cook tortellini: While the vegetables and sausage are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions, shaving 1 minute off the recommended cook time for an al dente texture. Drain well once done.
- Add tortellini and olive oil: Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Add the cooked tortellini to the pan and toss everything with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat evenly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Finish baking: Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, tossing once or twice to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Serve: Remove from oven. Garnish the dish with chopped chives and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes along with other seasonings.
- Feel free to substitute with different types of sausage or peppers according to your preference.
- This dish is best enjoyed immediately but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven or microwave.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the sausage and add extra vegetables or plant-based protein alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
