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Sausage Pesto Tortellini Casserole
Sausage Pesto Tortellini Casserole has only six ingredients and is full of flavor, hearty, and delicious. It's easy enough to be served on a weeknight yet fancy enough for a special occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 571 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 package three cheese tortellini 1lb
- 7 oz pesto
- 3 sweet chicken sausages or pork sausages
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 20 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Add water to a large pot over medium-high heat; once the water starts to boil, cook the tortellini by following the recommended time on the package, usually 5-7 minutes. Cook for 1-2 minutes less than the recommended time. Drain and return the tortellini to the pot. Add the pesto and stir gently until combined.
- In the meantime, place a large skillet over medium heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil.
- Slice the sausages and add them to the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the sausages start to brown. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- Add the browned sausages, tomatoes, spinach, and cheese to the pot with the tortellini. Stir well but gently so as not to crush the tomatoes or the tortellini. Save a little cheese, about 1 cup, to top the casserole.
- Add a little olive oil, about one tablespoon, to a 9-inch casserole dish. Add the tortellini mixture to the casserole, top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top layer looks golden—light brown.
- Serve and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
571kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
1226mg
(51%)
Potassium
214mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2400IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
8.3mg
(9%)
Calcium
555mg
(56%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1226mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2400IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 555mg | 56% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.