Description
A comforting one-pan meal bursting with flavor, featuring broccoli, chicken sausage, and cheese tortellini, ready in just 50 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh broccoli (cut into 1.5-inch florets)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 11 oz chicken sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 16 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- Red chili flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the broccoli florets, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss to coat the broccoli.
- Spread the broccoli on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
- Scatter the sliced chicken sausage over the broccoli.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the broccoli is tender and slightly crispy, and the sausage is warmed through.
- Cook the frozen cheese tortellini according to package instructions during the last 10 minutes, drain, and set aside.
- Remove the pan from the oven and stir in the cooked tortellini, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle red chili flakes if desired, and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare broccoli and sausage in advance and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours before roasting. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 30mg