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The hero of make-ahead meals, this dish is a symphony of flavors, with juicy sausage, pillowy tortellini, and a rich sauce that’ll make your heart sing. It’s the kind of meal that makes you count down the minutes until dinnertime.

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Why you’ll love this Easy Sausage Tortellini Bake

Comfort Food: Hearty and rich, this is perfect for family dinners.
Kid-Friendly: Kids love pasta and the simple yet delicious flavors of this dinner.
Time-Saving: Prep it once and have multiple dinners ready, saving you time and giving you a break from daily cooking.
Freezer Delight: This recipe provides for ease as a freezer meal.

Sausage Tortellini Casserole Freezer Meal Recipe

Hannah Stewart

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

1 Baking Sheet
1 Large Skillet
1 9 x 13 Casserole Dish (glass, ceramic, or aluminum)
Aluminum foil (or plastic/silicone cover for your glass/ceramic casserole dish)

Ingredients

24 oz cheese tortellini
1 lb Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 bell peppers diced
16 oz alfredo sauce jar
1 cup water
14.5 oz diced tomatoes

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Instructions

Freezer Prep Directions:

Label a 9×13 aluminum casserole dish according to your preferred method.
Preheat oven to 375 and lay parchment paper on baking sheet.
Place sausages on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove and chop up into 1/2 inch slices. (Or desired size)
While sausage bakes heat olive oil in large skillet on stovetop and saute onions and peppers. Cook down until soft on med-high heat (takes about 20 minutes)
Add alfredo sauce, 1 can diced tomatoes and 1/2 cup water to veggies. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Add uncooked tortellini into a 9X13 baking dish. Pour sauce over tortellini and mix in sausage.
Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
Bake in oven 40-50 minutes or until tortellini is cooked and sauce is bubbling.
Let stand 15 minutes before servings and enjoy!-

Cooking Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Remove Casserole from freezer and ensure covered with aluminum foil.
Place in preheated oven and cook for 60-75 minutes.
Uncover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Remove from oven, allowing to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 32.7gProtein: 21.8gFat: 26.8gSaturated Fat: 9.7gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1076mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 7.1g

Keyword Casserole Dish Recipes, freezer meals, Sausage Recipes, Tortellini Bake