4.34 from 6 votes

Sausage Tortellini

By: Julia Pacheco
Tender cheese tortellini pairs perfectly with savory sausage in a creamy sauce for a comforting, hearty pasta dinner that comes together quickly.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 12 oz cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 24 oz jarred marinara sauce
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions 

  • To a large pot of boiling water cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Save 1/4 cup of the pasta water the tortellini is cooking in for the sauce. Drain the pasta set to the side.
  • To a large pot over medium heat add the sausage break it up with a spatula and cook it through. Once sausage is cooked remove any excess grease.
  • Pour in the marinara sauce and the reserved pasta water. Bring up to a simmer let simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the tortellini and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1844mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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6 Comments

  1. Chantell says:

    I made this tonight and it was delicious!, Thank you Julia for another easy and great recipe!

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  2. Kevin says:

    Wow!! Thanks for another great recipe Julia 5 stars!!

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  3. Kim says:

    I made this tonight for dinner, it was so easy! It was also a hit, everyone loved it!

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  4. Mo says:

    Can this be frozen please?

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  5. Leann says:

    Thanks, Julia. This was easy to make and delicious!

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  6. Karen Warnes says:

    Thank you Julie! I love your recipes. They are delicious and huge time-savers! Keep ’em coming!

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