Description
A hearty and flavorful Supreme Pizza Tortellini Bake combining tender cheese tortellini with classic pizza toppings like Italian sausage, pepperoni, bell peppers, and a savory tomato sauce, all baked to perfection with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This dish offers the comforting taste of pizza in a warm, cheesy pasta bake that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
Meats
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Vegetables
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Tortellini: Boil the cheese tortellini according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Brown Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced red and green bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Make Sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, pizza sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
- Combine Tortellini and Sauce: Add the cooked tortellini into the skillet with the sauce mixture. Stir gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the tortellini and sauce mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious supreme pizza tortellini bake!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute Italian sausage for ground beef or turkey if preferred.
- Feel free to add other favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms or olives.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to baking time if baking cold.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
