Description
Supreme Pizza Tortellini Bake is a delicious and hearty casserole featuring cheese tortellini, pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and marinara sauce, all baked together with melted mozzarella cheese for a pizza-inspired meal in one dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook sausage until browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine cooked tortellini, sausage mixture, pepperoni, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the sausage with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and pepperoni and add more vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pizza tortellini, supreme pizza bake, cheesy pasta bake, Italian casserole, pizza-inspired pasta