Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 package three cheese tortellini (1lb)
  • 7 oz pesto
  • 3 sweet chicken sausages
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 20 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Add water to a large pot over medium-high heat, once the water starts to boil, cook the tortellini by following the recommended time on the package, usually 5-7 minutes. Cook 1-2 minutes less the recommended time. Drain and return the tortellini to the pot. Add the pesto and stir gently until combined.
  • In the meantime, place a large skillet over medium heat, and add two tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Slice the sausages and add it to the hot skillet, cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the sausages start to brown. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
  • Add the browned sausages, tomatoes, spinach and cheese to the pot with tortellini, stir well, but gently not to crush the tomatoes or the tortellini. Save a little cheese, about 1 cup to top the casserole.
  • Add a little olive oil to a 9 inch casserole dish, about 1 tablespoon, and add the tortellini mixture to the casserole, top with the remaining cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top layer starts to look golden - light brown.
  • Serve immediately.