Description
A delicious and hearty twist on classic pasta, this Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini combines the flavors of a meat lover’s pizza with cheese-filled tortellini. It’s a quick and easy skillet pasta dish that is sure to satisfy any pizza or pasta lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
Meat and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheeses and Garnish:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Meat and Sauce: Brown Italian sausage in olive oil, add pepperoni and bacon, then stir in sauces and seasonings.
- Combine and Broil: Mix in cooked tortellini, top with cheeses, broil until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap the cheese tortellini for meat-filled tortellini for added protein.
- For a crispier top, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes instead of broiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
