Description
Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini combines the best of pizza and pasta in one hearty, cheesy, and meaty dish that’s perfect for busy nights. Quick, comforting, and customizable, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tortellini:
- 1 (12 oz) package of cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 lb pepperoni, sliced or chopped
- 1/2 cup diced ham (optional)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Boil salted water and cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook sausage until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Add pepperoni and ham, cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Add Sauce: Stir in pizza sauce, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked tortellini to skillet and stir to coat evenly in sauce and meats.
- Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over top. Bake in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. (Alternatively, cover and let cheese melt on stovetop over low heat.)
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use frozen tortellini if needed; cook per package directions.
- Add veggies like mushrooms or spinach for variety.
- Swap meats as desired: bacon, beef, or chicken work well.
- Make ahead and bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini, pizza pasta recipe, cheesy baked tortellini, easy family dinner