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Ingredients
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- 1 pound (450 g) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 pound (225 g) Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup (about 6 strips) cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup pepperoni slices, halved
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Sliced black olives
- Diced green bell peppers
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a bowl, combine marinara or pizza sauce with sausage, bacon, and half of the pepperoni.
- Layer sauce mixture, tortellini, remaining sauce mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with olives, bell peppers, or herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
Use spicy Italian sausage for an added kick.
Ensure tortellini is cooked al dente to maintain texture after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 60