Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini recipe. It’s a cheesy, savory pasta dish that combines the flavors of a meat lover’s pizza with the convenience of tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
Meat Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (quartered)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Sauce and Toppings:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Prepare the cheese tortellini according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a skillet, heat olive oil, cook Italian sausage until browned, add pepperoni, and bacon. Stir to combine.
- Combine Ingredients: Reduce heat, add pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Toss in the cooked tortellini.
- Add Cheese and Finish: Sprinkle mozzarella over the mixture, cover, and cook until cheese is melted. Top with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Enhance with bell peppers, mushrooms, or black olives for more pizza-like flavors.
- Opt for spicy Italian sausage for added heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
