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. 🙂

Tortellini Marinara is a scrumptious 6-ingredient recipe!

We served Tortellini Marinara with Broccoli Au Gratin.

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

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients.

Boil tortellini in boiling water according to package directions.

Drain. Set aside.

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

Add marinara sauce.

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

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

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

Serve straight from the skillet!

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

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

Tortellini Marinara is wonderful paired with Broccoli Au Gratin.

Here’s the recipe.

TORTELLINI MARINARA

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

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Tortellini Marinara Yum

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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Course

Main Dish, Pasta, Pork Main Dish

Cuisine

Italian

Keyword

Italian sausage, main dish, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, pork, sausage, tortellini

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 24 oz. refrigerated tortellini with ricotta and spinach
• 19 oz. pkg. mild Italian sausage
• 2 15-oz. containers refrigerated marinara sauce
• 28 oz. can diced Italian tomatoes undrained
• 12 oz. pkg. fresh mushrooms sliced
• 8 oz. bag mozzarella cheese shredded

Course Main Dish, Pasta, Pork Main Dish Cuisine Italian Keyword Italian sausage, main dish, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, pork, sausage, tortellini Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 24 oz. refrigerated tortellini with ricotta and spinach 19 oz. pkg. mild Italian sausage 2 15-oz. containers refrigerated marinara sauce 28 oz. can diced Italian tomatoes undrained 12 oz. pkg. fresh mushrooms sliced 8 oz. bag mozzarella cheese shredded

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Instructions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2. Drain.
3. In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
4. Drain if necessary.
5. Stir in marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
7. Cover with lid and simmer 5-10 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through and tender.
8. Add tortellini and stir into skillet.
9. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Allow skillet to stand for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

^© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition Facts

Tortellini Marinara

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22g 34%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 112mg 37%

Sodium 1181mg 49%

Potassium 303mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 21g 42%

Vitamin A 11%

Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 19%

Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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

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

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

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