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Tortellini with Italian Sausage

Tortellini with Red Sauce on Whisk Together 2-3078

 

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Recipe:  The entire family LOVED this meal.  The kids even asked for seconds!!  Super simple and delicious, I cannot wait to add this to the binder of all things pot luck and serving crowds.

Tortellini with Red Sauce on Whisk Together-3097

Why we loved this recipe:

1.  Easy and every day ingredients.
2.  Fast!
3.  Different ways to cook it so I can change the cooking method based on time I have.
4.  Freezer friendly
5.  Delicious

Tortellini with Red Sauce on Whisk Together-3099

 

Tortellini with Red Sauce on Whisk Together-3078

Tortellini with Italian Sausage
 
A delicious tomato based pasta dish with an Italian sausage base and topped with creamy cheese.
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Ingredients
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground Italian sausage (no casings)
  • 18 oz. jar marinara sauce
  • 14 oz. can of diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 9 oz. cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
  1. For the stovetop: cook ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain if necessary.
  2. Add marinara sauce and diced tomatoes. Heat through.
  3. Add cheese tortellini. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until tortellini is cooked through.
  4. Sprinkle mozzerella cheese on top. Allow to melt (about 5 minutes). Serve with Parmesan cheese, sprinkle with parsley, or serve as is.
  5. For slow cooker: cook ground beef and Italian sausage in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat until brown. Drain.
  6. Add meat to slow cooker. Add marinara sauce and diced tomatoes. Cook on low 4-8 hours. Add cheese tortellini and cover. Cook 15 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Let melt for about 5 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese or parsley or as is.
Notes
Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com

 

3 Comments

    1. Awesome! Let us know what you think.
      I used Trader Joe’s marinara sauce, TJ’s cheese tortellini and Aldi Italian turkey sausages. But whatever you have on hand or like works too! That’s what I love about it – so versatile.

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