Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini recipe. Cheese tortellini loaded with Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and gooey melted cheese, all baked to perfection. It’s a delicious twist on traditional pizza flavors in pasta form!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
Meat Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound ground Italian sausage
- ¼ cup pepperoni slices (quartered)
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Sauce and Cheese:
- 1½ cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large oven-safe skillet, cook Italian sausage until browned. Add pepperoni, bacon, and sauce.
- Combine and Layer: Mix in cooked tortellini, seasonings, and coat everything in sauce. Top with cheeses.
- Bake: Cover and cook until cheese melts, or bake at 375°F for 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley or basil before serving hot.
Notes
- You can use spicy or turkey sausage for variation.
- Enhance flavors with sautéed onions or bell peppers.
- This dish reheats well for delicious leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
