easy Italian Sausage Tortellini Casserole
Italian Sausage Tortellini Casserole is an easy baked pasta recipe made with cheese tortellini, beef Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and mozzarella. Ready in about 40 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 pound beef Italian sausage
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the frozen cheese tortellini according to the package directions for about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile, cook the beef Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the cooked sausage to the bowl with the tortellini.
- Stir in the pasta sauce, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, and basil until everything is evenly coated.
- Lightly grease an 8×8-inch casserole dish and spread the Italian Sausage Tortellini Casserole mixture evenly inside.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and broil for 2–4 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
- Substitute beef Italian sausage with ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
- Add extra mozzarella for an even cheesier casserole.
- Fresh basil makes a wonderful finishing garnish.