Pizza Tortellini
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini recipe. Cheese-filled tortellini combined with savory Italian sausage, crispy bacon, and zesty pepperoni, all baked to perfection with gooey melted cheeses. It’s a delectable twist on classic pizza flavors in a hearty pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Meat Lovers
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dish:
- 1 pound (450 g) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 pound (225 g) Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 strips)
- 1 cup pepperoni slices, halved
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Garnish (Optional):
- Sliced black olives
- Diced green bell peppers
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a large casserole dish.
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil salted water, cook tortellini per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Mixture: Combine marinara or pizza sauce with cooked sausage, bacon, and half of the pepperoni in a bowl.
- Assemble the Dish: Layer sauce, add tortellini, pour remaining sauce, top with cheeses and pepperoni.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Add optional garnishes like olives, bell peppers, or herbs. Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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