Easy Tortellini Casserole

This cheesy casserole includes Tortellini pasta, sausage and store bought marinara! So easy and so delicious!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 409kcal

Author Kathi & Rachel

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large casserole dish or 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick spray for easy clean up.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. (start the sauce while the water comes to a boil).
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook sausage and onion until fully cooked and crumbly. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Boil pasta according to package directions, less 3 minutes so tortellini is just al dente. Firm on the outside but soft in the middle. (It will continue to cook with the sauce in the oven). When cooked, drain but do not rinse.
Add marinara to the cooked sausage and onion. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Combine the cooked tortellini with the sausage marinara. Stir gently to not break up the pasta.
Layer half the tortellini in a large baking dish and top with half the cheese. Top with remaining tortellini and finish with remaining cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes until sides are bubbly and center is hot.
Serve with a simple green salad and baguette if desired.

Baked Tortellini Tips:

We love fresh tortellini for this recipe but you can sub frozen (or even dried in a pinch). Just cook per the instructions on the package being careful not to over cook as this will continue cook up in the oven. Al Dente is the best...slightly firm with a soft center.
Store this easy casserole in the refridgerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Substitute ground beef, chicken sausage or even pepperoni for the italian sausage if desired. Or go meat free! Delicious either way.
We love this easy casserole for the Holidays. It feeds a crowd! It's like a lazy day lasagna :)
Serve with a simple green salad and baguette.