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Tortellini with Mezzetta Sauce
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5 from 1 vote

Easy Tortellini Dinner

If you're in a rush, this is a great recipe to make.
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 424kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz pkg frozen tortellini
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 16.25 oz jar of Mezzetta marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Optional ingredients:

  • artichoke hearts
  • sliced mushrooms
  • roasted red pepper slices
  • sun dried tomatoes

Toppings

  • grated parmesan
  • crushed red pepper
  • fresh basil

Instructions

  • Grill or broil sausage for 12 minutes, flipping over halfway through cook time. Let cool slightly, then slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Drain tortellini and return to pot. Drizzle olive oil over tortellini and stir to coat.
  • Pour sauce and any optional ingredients into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon tortellini into bowls and top with a generous portion of sauce.
  • Serve immediately. Top with parmesan, crushed red pepper and basil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 831mg | Potassium: 287mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg