Description
A delightful and hearty dish combining cheesy tortellini, vibrant broccoli, and savory chicken sausage, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh broccoli, cut into 1.5-inch uniform florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 11 oz chicken sausage, sliced into rounds (Italian-style preferred)
- 16 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 4 oz, freshly grated preferred)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the broccoli florets with minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on the sheet pan.
- Roast the broccoli for 10 minutes until bright green with lightly browned edges.
- Increase the oven temperature to 450°F. In a large bowl, combine the roasted broccoli, sliced chicken sausage, frozen tortellini, remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and half of the parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly across the oiled sheet pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top right before serving.
Notes
Ensure that broccoli is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking. Freshly grated parmesan enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg