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    Tortellini with Sausage

    Published: Nov 27, 2023 by Ned Adams ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 28 Comments

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    Tortellini with Sausage recipe is a delicious meal that only needs a few simple ingredients and a large skillet. Our one pan tortellini is a pasta dish that can be cooked up in about 30 minutes to everyone's delight.

    After you enjoy this tortellini recipe, try our Baked Spaghetti Casserole and Dutch Oven Lasagna.

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    • Why make this recipe
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • How to make Tortellini with Sausage
    • Adaptations and variations
    • What to serve with this Italian Sausage Tortellini recipe
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Our favorite tools to make Tortellini with Sausage
    • Other Related Cast Iron Pasta and Noodle Recipes
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    Why make this recipe

    Weeknights are hectic, everyone is busy, but everyone also needs to eat dinner. So we all need more easy recipes.

    Our Italian sausage and cheese tortellini recipe is the just the dinner to feed your family on those crazy, hectic weeknights. And as a bonus, it tastes amazing.

    There are many reasons to love this cheesy tortellini skillet meal. Besides being absolutely delicious, everything is cooked in one pan.

    Yes, you read that right! This particular recipe calls for cooking everything right up in one pan.

    Fresh tortellini is cooked right in whatever delicious sauce you choose, pick a sauce, creamy tomato sauce or spicy, you name it. That's right no need to boil the pasta before tossing it in the skillet.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Ingredients to make Tortellini with Sausage: tortellini, pasta sauce, Parmesan cheese, salt, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, black pepper, granulated garlic, oregano, Italian sausage, and mozzarella cheese.
    • Tortellini — we used fresh cheese tortellini. Fresh tortellini can be found in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store.
    • Italian sausage — we chose links and removed the casings.
    • Tomato sauce — we used our favorite brand of marinara sauce.
    • Cheese — freshly grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. We don't recommend pre shredded cheeses.
    • Seasonings — Salt, black pepper, onion powder, granulated garlic, and oregano.

    How to make Tortellini with Sausage

    Cooked crumbled Italian sausage with the required recipe seasonings sprinkled on top.
    Step One
    Marinara sauce has been added to the seasoned Italian sausage in the cast iron skillet.
    Step Two

    Step 1 — Preheat the oven to 350°F. Score each sausage link length-wise and remove the meat. Crumble the sausage and add it to a skillet on medium high heat. Cook through, stirring occasionally, and drain any excess renderings. Add the black pepper, onion powder, granulated garlic, and oregano.

    Step 2 — Reduce the medium heat and add the sauce. Bring it to a simmer.

    Cheese tortellini being stirred into the meat sauce.
    Step Three
    Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses being stirred into the sauce and pasta mixture.
    Step Four

    Step 3 — While the sauce is simmering, gently stir in the tortellini.

    Step 4 — Add the Parmesan cheese and part of the mozzarella cheese.

    The cheeses have been full mixed in to the pasta and melted.
    Step Five
    Remaining reserved mozzarella cheese sprinkled over the entire pasta in the skillet.
    Step Six

    Step 5 — Gently stir the cheese in. The pasta is tender. The cheese will melt as it's being stirred in. Taste for salt, add as needed.

    Step 6 — Sprinkle the remaining reserved mozzarella over the top of the tortellini with sausage. Cover with foil and place the skillet in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes. When time is up, remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and melted.

    Freshly baked and from the oven tortellini with sausage.

    Adaptations and variations

    Because this recipe is incredibly easy to make, it's also incredibly easy to play with.

    • Tortellini — we used cheese but they also make fresh meat and fresh spinach filled. Frozen tortellini will work too. Dried tortellini is delicious as well, but will need to cook in the sauce for longer than just to warm through, or will need to be cooked beforehand.
    • Sausage — sweet Italian sausage (sometimes labeled mild Italian sausage), spicy Italian sausage (sometimes labeled hot Italian sausage), unseasoned pork sausage (that you season yourself) ground sausage, turkey sausage, and if you can find it, smoked Italian sausage.
    • Sauce — chunky-style sauce, spaghetti sauce, creamy tomato sauce (like a vodka sauce) or make a homemade sauce with tomato sauce, tomato paste, and herbs.
    • Vegetables — this easy recipe can be buoyed by adding some diced onions, bell pepper, fresh or frozen spinach, kale, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes, canned tomatoes (whole or stewed), sun dried tomatoes, or any other family favorites.
    • Seasonings — swap the granulated garlic for garlic powder or freshly minced garlic. Use diced onions instead of onion powder. Fresh basil (or dried basil), red pepper flakes, thyme, rosemary, and/or Italian seasoning blend.
    A serving of tortellini sausage in a cast iron skillet and a serving spoon about to serve a portion.

    What to serve with this Italian Sausage Tortellini recipe

    • Fresh salad or Caesar salad
    • Garlic bread or warm crusty bread with butter
    • Vegetable side dishes like sautéed zucchini, green beans, fresh spinach, or artichokes

    Recipe FAQs

    My sauce is too thick, how can I thin it?

    If the sauce is too thick, it can be thinned with a bit of chicken broth, chicken stock, red wine, or water.

    Can I make this a creamy sausage tortellini dish?

    Yes, and yum! Add a bit of heavy cream after you've stirred in the sauce.

    How long will any leftovers last?

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The tortellini will slowly expand in size from absorbing the sauce it's in.

    What is the best way to reheat the leftovers?

    If avoiding the microwave, toss any leftovers in a heated skillet. If you can, add a bit more sauce or even liquid like broth, water, or cream to help it evenly reheat.

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    5 from 25 votes

    Tortellini with Sausage

    Tortellini with Sausage recipe is a delicious meal that only needs a few simple ingredients and a large skillet.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian Fusion
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 663kcal
    Author: Ned Adams
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    Equipment

    • 12" Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz Italian sausage ground or links with casings removed
    • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • 24 oz marinara sauce
    • 24 oz cheese tortellini
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
    • 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    US Standard - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Crumble the sausage and add it to a skillet on medium high heat. Cook through and drain any excess renderings. Add the black pepper, onion powder, granulated garlic, and oregano.
    • Reduce the medium heat and add the sauce and bring it to a simmer, then gently stir in the tortellini
    • Thoroughly stir in the Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
    • Taste for salt and add as needed for taste.
    • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top of the tortellini with sausage.
    • Cover with foil and place the skillet in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
    • When time is up, remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and melted.

    Notes

    To remove casings:
    Score each sausage link length-wise, pulling the casings off and remove the meat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1755mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 5mg

    Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Ann says

      May 04, 2025 at 7:30 pm

      Can this recipe be frozen after cooking ? What seasoning do I add to pork sausage for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Ned Adams says

        May 04, 2025 at 8:32 pm

        Yes. The tortellini and sausage can be frozen for up to 3 months. If you know before cooking youโ€™re going to freeze it, undercook the tortellini by a minute or two. The sausage in this recipe is Italian sausage which is already seasoned.

        Reply
    2. Paula says

      August 09, 2024 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      Loved this tortellini recipe! Pairing it with sausage was just brilliant!

      Reply
    3. Vicky says

      August 09, 2024 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      This is my second time making this and it was just as good! A classic combination that we will certainly make again!

      Reply
    4. Dana Sandonato says

      August 09, 2024 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      Perfect comfort food meal! Made this on Sunday and everyone loved it. It was so quick and easy! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Traci says

      August 09, 2024 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's a family favorite that never disappoints. So good!

      Reply
    6. Kelley says

      August 09, 2024 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      This was so good! Turned out creamy with so much flavor! Served it with a salad and it was delicious

      Reply
    7. Sara Welch says

      February 19, 2024 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      Served this for dinner tonight and it was a savory success! Easy, cheesy and delicious; my kind of comfort food, indeed!

      Reply
    8. Shadi Hasanzade says

      February 19, 2024 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I love a good pasta dish and this one looks promising! Cheesy and comforting, this would be perfect for cold evenings!

      Reply
    9. Julia says

      February 19, 2024 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      This tortellini was incredibly flavorful! We made this again last night!

      Reply
    10. Alison Corey says

      February 19, 2024 at 8:44 pm

      That sounds absolutely delicious! Tortellini with sausage is such a comforting and flavorful dish, and I love that it's made with just a few simple ingredients and cooked in one skillet.

      Reply
    11. MacKenzie says

      February 19, 2024 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for such a delicious recipe. Even my picky eaters enjoyed this one

      Reply
    12. TAYLER ROSS says

      February 15, 2024 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      I made this tortellini last night and it was incredible! I loved how easy it was, and my whole family thought it was delicious!

      Reply
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