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Tortellini Marinara

Teresa Ambra

Hey guys, I have such an easy and delicious recipe for you today! Tortellini Marinara uses only 6 ingredients. Plus it can be whipped up in about 30 minutes for dinner. Do I get an AMEN?? 🙂 This scrumptious Italian entree is wonderful for company, kids or even finicky eaters. I guarantee everyone you serve it to will love it.

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Our neighbor across the street had her third child in late September. I offered to bring them a meal and they gladly accepted. Her husband had driven John to Day Neuro several times during his 16 week ordeal in rehab. We were happy to be able to do something for them after they had done so much to help us.

I served this entree with a Broccoli Au Gratin, some homemade bread, my favorite Corn Pudding recipe and a Cherry Texas Sheet Cake. They had a whole houseful of family there when I delivered the food, but I’m sure there was enough for everyone to eat. Yes, I always make plenty. (Sheepish grin).

I chose Tortellini Marinara because they have younger children, so I thought it would be better to serve something not overly spicy. They eat just about everything, but I felt this entree would surely please their whole family. If you enjoy tortellini, marinara sauce, cheese and Italian sausage, you’ll absolutely love this tasty main dish. Whether you have it for family or company dinners, everyone will want seconds. 🙂

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Tortellini Marinara is a scrumptious 6-ingredient recipe!

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We served Tortellini Marinara with Broccoli Au Gratin.

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You’ll enjoy every bite of this delicious Italian entree.

Here’s what I did.

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I used these ingredients.

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Boil tortellini in boiling water according to package directions.

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Drain. Set aside.

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Meanwhile, as pasta is cooking, fry Italian sausage. Drain any grease.

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Add marinara sauce.

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Add sliced mushrooms and cook about 10 minutes, until mushrooms are tender.

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Add cooked tortellini and stir into sauce gently so tortellini doesn’t tear.

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Add cheese. Remove from heat and allow cheese to melt. This will take about 5 minutes.

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Serve straight from the skillet!

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Tortellini Marinara can be whipped up in about 30 minutes. It’s marvelous for a weeknight dinner when you’re short on time.

Tortellini Marinara | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this easy 6-ingredient #recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less! It's perfect for weeknight or company dinners. #ItalianSausage #pork #Tortellini #Italian #MarinaraSauce #MozzarellaCheese #TortelliniMarinara

If you enjoy Italian entrees, this one is fantastic. 🙂

Tortellini Marinara | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this easy 6-ingredient #recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less! It's perfect for weeknight or company dinners. #ItalianSausage #pork #Tortellini #Italian #MarinaraSauce #MozzarellaCheese #TortelliniMarinara

Tortellini Marinara is wonderful paired with Broccoli Au Gratin.

Here’s the recipe.

TORTELLINI MARINARA

(Recipe adapted from Taste of Home, Quick Cooking 2005)

Tortellini Marinara | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this easy 6-ingredient #recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less! It's perfect for weeknight or company dinners. #ItalianSausage #pork #Tortellini #Italian #MarinaraSauce #MozzarellaCheese #TortelliniMarinara

Tortellini Marinara

Teresa Ambra
Tortellini Marinara is absolutely wonderful. This quick and easy recipe uses only 6 ingredients. It can be ready to serve in about 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner. Italian Sausage gives it just a little kick and mozzarella cheese makes it gooey like traditional Italian fare. It's also terrific for company and reheats well as leftovers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish, Pasta, Pork Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 418 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet with lid
  • 1 hamburger chopper to break meat down in small pieces while frying
  • 1 large stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 sharp knife to slice mushrooms, if necessary

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz. refrigerated tortellini with ricotta and spinach
  • 19 oz. pkg. mild Italian sausage
  • 30 oz. container refrigerated marinara sauce (two 15-ounce containers)
  • 28 oz. can Italian tomatoes diced, undrained
  • 12 oz. pkg. fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 8 oz. bag mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Drain in colander.
  • In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
  • Use a hamburger chopper to break meat down in small pieces while frying.
  • Drain if necessary.
  • Stir in marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  • Cover with lid and simmer 5-10 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through and tender.
  • Add tortellini and stir into skillet.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Allow skillet to stand for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 1076mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1146IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Italian sausage, main dish, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, pork, sausage, tortellini
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Tortellini Marinara | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this easy 6-ingredient #recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less! It's perfect for weeknight or company dinners. #ItalianSausage #pork #Tortellini #Italian #MarinaraSauce #MozzarellaCheese #TortelliniMarinara

Tortellini Marinara has a little kick with the Italian Sausage added.

Tortellini Marinara | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this easy 6-ingredient #recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less! It's perfect for weeknight or company dinners. #ItalianSausage #pork #Tortellini #Italian #MarinaraSauce #MozzarellaCheese #TortelliniMarinara

Broccoli Au Gratin and Corn Pudding are really good side dishes for this entree.

Tortellini Marinara | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this easy 6-ingredient #recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less! It's perfect for weeknight or company dinners. #ItalianSausage #pork #Tortellini #Italian #MarinaraSauce #MozzarellaCheese #TortelliniMarinara

Tortellini Marinara is cheesy, gooey and oh, so sumptuous!

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Tortellini Marinara

Teresa Ambra
Tortellini Marinara is absolutely wonderful. This quick and easy recipe uses only 6 ingredients. It can be ready to serve in about 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner. Italian Sausage gives it just a little kick and mozzarella cheese makes it gooey like traditional Italian fare. It’s also terrific for company and reheats well as leftovers.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish, Pasta, Pork Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 418 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet with lid
  • 1 hamburger chopper to break meat down in small pieces while frying
  • 1 large stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 sharp knife to slice mushrooms, if necessary

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz. refrigerated tortellini with ricotta and spinach
  • 19 oz. pkg. mild Italian sausage
  • 30 oz. container refrigerated marinara sauce (two 15-ounce containers)
  • 28 oz. can Italian tomatoes diced, undrained
  • 12 oz. pkg. fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 8 oz. bag mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Drain in colander.
  • In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
  • Use a hamburger chopper to break meat down in small pieces while frying.
  • Drain if necessary.
  • Stir in marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  • Cover with lid and simmer 5-10 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through and tender.
  • Add tortellini and stir into skillet.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Allow skillet to stand for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 1076mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1146IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Italian sausage, main dish, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, pork, sausage, tortellini
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

6 Comments

  • quordle

    August 10, 2022 at 10:22 pm

    I’ll give this recipe a try this weekend because it looks so good. I appreciate you sharing this recipe.

    1. Teresa

      August 11, 2022 at 7:37 am

      It’s a delicious and easy recipe.

  • Hvac Colorado Springs

    July 28, 2021 at 1:50 am

    One of my favorite weeknight meals because it takes less than ten minutes to prepare and cook. This pasta dish is one of our favorite week night meals.

    1. Teresa

      July 29, 2021 at 7:08 am

      So glad you enjoy it! It is really easy.

  • geometry dash

    February 21, 2021 at 9:02 pm

    Looks so tasty. Gotta try it!

    1. Teresa

      February 22, 2021 at 8:27 am

      It’s very delicious and so easy to make.

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