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Creamy Baked Tortellini Skillet with Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper

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A satisfying one-pan baked pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, and roasted red peppers in a creamy sauce, perfect for quick and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 12 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet or spicy)
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced (jarred or homemade)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Handful fresh basil or Italian parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove sausage to a plate and set aside, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add chopped onion to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  4. Stir in sliced roasted red peppers and cook for 2 minutes to warm through and meld flavors.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let simmer gently for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Return cooked sausage to the skillet and mix well.
  7. Nestle fresh or frozen tortellini into the sauce, pressing down lightly to coat evenly. If using frozen tortellini, add a couple extra minutes to baking time.
  8. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until sauce is bubbling and top is lightly golden.
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley on top.
  10. Let skillet rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.

Notes

If the sauce browns too quickly in the oven, loosely cover the skillet with foil. Stir cheese in off the heat to prevent clumping. For a crispy top, sprinkle extra Parmesan or panko breadcrumbs before baking. Frozen tortellini requires a few extra minutes baking time. For gluten-free, substitute tortellini with gluten-free pasta or gnocchi. For dairy-free, use coconut milk or cashew cream and dairy-free cheese alternatives.

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Keywords: baked tortellini, creamy pasta, sausage skillet, roasted red pepper, easy dinner, one-pan meal, comfort food

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