Easy Spicy Baked Tortellini
Easy Spicy Baked Tortellini is a great weeknight dinner idea that is perfect for the whole family. You can adjust the spices to your liking.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pkg, 20 oz refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 jar, 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions. Drain well. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium-high heat. Drain well.
- Add marinara sauce and spices to the skillet with the sausage. Heat over medium-low heat. Cube cream cheese and add to the skillet. Stir frequently until the cream cheese is melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir to coat well. Pour into the baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and tortellini is bubbly.
Notes
For a milder dish, substitute mild sausage instead of the hot sausage and leave out the red pepper flakes.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 g | Calories: 447 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 22 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 17 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18 g | Cholesterol: 93 mg | Sodium: 912 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g
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