Name: 5 Ingredient Tortellini Dinner
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 240 min
Ingredients: 20 oz Cheese tortellini; 1 lb Italian sausage; 16 oz Alfredo sauce (jar); 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (can); 12 oz Frozen diced peppers and onions (bag)

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5 Ingredient Tortellini Recipe Easy

You will absolutely love this easy and delicious; 5 ingredient Tortellini dinner recipe. Tried and true, this delicious recipe is loved by my four kids, and is requested almost on a monthly basis.

5 fast ingredients, easy prep, and smelling delicious as it cooks, this recipe is one for your meal planning calendar.

TIP: Make it pretty by serving topped with fresh herbs.

Why you will love this recipe!

Super fast prep
Tastes delicious
Kid approved
Easy Clean Up
Few Ingredients

“Cooking Hack” for Tortellini Recipe

Did you know you do not have to chop ANYTHING for this 5 ingredient easy dinner recipe?!

The store actually sells chopped up onion and peppers in the freezer section and they are PERFECT for prepping freezer meals with ease.

In fact I specifically designed this recipe with this ingredient hack and its far from mushy. Instead enjoy the flavor these onions and peppers bring to your sauce and take your homemade pasta comfort dish to a whole new level.

Simple. Fast. Delicious.

How to make this 5 Ingredient Tortellini recipe!

5 Ingredient Tortellini Dinner

You will absolutely love this easy and delicious; 5 ingredient Tortellini recipe. Tried and true, this delicious recipe is loved by everyone.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Ingredients

20 oz Cheese tortellini
1 lb Italian sausage
16 oz Alfredo sauce jar
14.5 oz diced tomatoes can
12 oz Frozen diced peppers and onions bag

Instructions

Freezer Prep Directions:

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to preferred method.
Add all ingredients, except tortellini, into freezer bag, except tortellini.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months. (Freeze the tortellini in their store bought bag).

Slow Cooker Directions:

Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Dump contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
During the last 1 hour cook time, stir in tortellini, plus 1 cup water.
Stir, ensure Tortellini is fully cooked, serve and enjoy! (Optional: Remove sausage, and chop, then stir back into instant pot).

Instant Pot Directions

Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
Set to High Pressure for 15 minutes, followed by a quick release.
Open instant pot, set to saute, add 1/2 cup water and stir in tortellini. Cook until fully cooked, check cook time on choosen tortellini.
Once tortellini is fully cooked, stir and serve. (Optional: Remove sausage, and chop, then stir back into instant pot).

Dietary Adjustments

Make it Gluten-Free:

Use gluten-free tortellini and gluten-free alfredo sauce.

Make it Dairy-Free:

Use dairy-free tortellini and dairy-free alfredo sauce.

Freezer Labels

5 Ingredient Tortellini Recipe Freezer Meal Printable Label

Keyword 5 Ingredient Recipe, Easy crockpot recipes, Tortellini Bake

This recipe is super fast to prep. First label your gallon bag with the recipe title as well as the information needed for cooking. Then, simply add all ingredients into your freezer gallon bag, everything except the tortellini. Then, just seal the bag freeze.

TIP: Double the recipe to freeze one and make one for dinner.

You will impress your guests and family with this dinner. You might even impress yourself. It will take you little to no time day of and its SUPER pretty when topped off with fresh herbs before serving.

Everyone will be going back for seconds tonight!

FAQ’s

What should I serve with Tortellini recipe?

The recipe goes perfectly with many different side dishes.
1) Garlic Bread
2) Sautéed Asparagus
3) Side Salad
4) Grilled Tomatoes

Can I make this recipe gluten free?

Yes, this recipe can be made gluten free if you purchase a gluten free tortellini.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

This recipe would be a bit tough to make vegan because it is designed to be a short cut recipe. The ultimate in making easy family dinners at home. However, many other recipes can be easily modified to fit a vegan diet.

Is Tortellini healthy?

Welllllllll, its healthy for the soul. ????

Can I make this recipe nut free?

This recipe is nut tree! Be sure to check the ingredients of every package you buy to ensure the safety of anyone who has nut allergies.

Can I make this recipe dairy free?

Make this recipe dairy free by using a cashew based dairy free alfredo sauce, and a dairy free tortellini (OR instead or tortellini replace with your favorite type of pasta).

Ingredient you will need for this recipe.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe are simple, Tortellini of preference (I use cheese), Mild Italian Sausage, Alfredo Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Peppers and Onions.

Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?

Using a crock pot or slow cooker is the easiest way to make this recipe fresh or from frozen. BONUS: It cooks for you and you don’t even have to think about it, instead enjoy your day or come home from work with a ready made home-cooked meal.

Instant Pot Cooking Directions

This easy cheese tortellini recipe has not yet been tried as an instant pot recipe.

Oven cooking directions

Freeze your recipe in a casserole pan instead of a freezer bag. Now you have an oven ready tortellini bake to be cooked in the oven at 450 degrees for 75 minutes, Uncover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Stovetop cooking directions

This recipe is not designed for stovetop.

I forgot to thaw my freezer meal, now what?

Don’t panic, you can still cook your meal if it has not been thawed, simply cook the meal on high for an additional 30-60 minutes.

How long will This Tortellini dinner stay good in the freezer? fridge?

This Tortellini dinner will stay good in the freezer for 6 months, and after cooking in the fridge for 3-5 days when stored properly.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving

Calories
378
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.2g
30%
Saturated Fat 8.9g
44%
Cholesterol 66mg
22%
Sodium 797mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate 23.8g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g
9%
Total Sugars 4.5g

Protein 17.1g

Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 89mg
7%
Iron 2mg
10%
Potassium 351mg
7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.