Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 12 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
  • 1 package Aidell’s chicken sausage (cut into half-circles)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 TBS olive oil (divided)
  • 3 cups tomato basil marinara sauce
  • 2 TBS high-quality balsamic vinegar
  • 2 TBS Italian Seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together Italian seasoning, garlic salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Stir gently to combine. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl, mix together the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • Place chopped chicken sausage and 1 TBS olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, stir to combine.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally until the sausage begins to brown (about 5-7 minutes)
  • Add diced peppers and additional 1 TBS olive oil and cook until peppers become soft (about 5 minutes).
  • Once peppers are soft, add marinara sauce, balsamic vinegar and seasoning mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add tortellini and stir until evenly combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Remove skillet from heat and spread the top of the mixture until it’s flat and even.
  • Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over the top of the skillet.
  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted!
  • Let cool slightly and serve!