Sheet Pan Broccoli Tortellini Bake Recipe
A quick and delicious Sheet Pan Broccoli Tortellini Bake featuring roasted broccoli, savory chicken sausage, and melted cheese tortellini all combined and baked to golden perfection. This easy one-pan meal combines fresh vegetables, protein, and cheesy comfort in an effortless bake that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Protein
- 11 oz chicken sausage, sliced
Pasta
- 16 oz frozen cheese tortellini
Cheese and Oil
- 8 oz grated parmesan cheese
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400ºF to prepare for roasting the broccoli.
- Toss the broccoli: In a large bowl or directly on a sheet pan, combine the broccoli florets with minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Roast the broccoli: Spread the broccoli mixture evenly on the sheet pan and roast in the oven for 10 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
- Increase oven temperature: After the initial roasting, turn the oven up to 450ºF for baking the combined dish.
- Mix the bake ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the roasted broccoli, sliced chicken sausage, frozen cheese tortellini, remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and half of the grated parmesan cheese. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Lightly coat a clean sheet pan with olive oil to prevent sticking, then evenly spread the broccoli-sausage-tortellini mixture over it.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the tortellini are melted, the sausage is heated through, and the top is golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top. Optionally, add red chili flakes for extra heat before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken sausage with turkey sausage or a vegetarian sausage option.
- For extra crispiness, broil the bake for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- If using fresh tortellini instead of frozen, reduce bake time slightly, checking for doneness earlier.
- Adding a sprinkle of Italian herbs like oregano or basil can boost flavor.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer for a crispy finish.
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