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Supreme Pizza Tortellini Bake

A hearty, pizza-inspired tortellini casserole layered with chorizo, marinara, pepperoni, vegetables, and lots of gooey mozzarella.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chorizo
  • 48 oz marinara sauce store-bought or homemade (two 24 oz jars total)
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 20 oz tortellini
  • 3 oz sliced pepperoni
  • 2 oz sliced olives
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 0.5 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 16 oz mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • casserole dish (9x13 or similar)
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir the marinara sauce and canned diced tomatoes into the cooked chorizo, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 3 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
  4. Cook or prepare the tortellini according to package directions if not pre-cooked, then drain well.
  5. Spoon a thin layer of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch (or similar) casserole dish.
  6. Toss the tortellini with the remaining sauce in the skillet until evenly coated. Add half of the sauced tortellini to the casserole dish.
  7. Layer half of the pepperoni, sliced olives, sliced green bell pepper, sliced red onion, and half of the mozzarella over the tortellini.
  8. Add the remaining sauced tortellini, then top with the remaining pepperoni, olives, peppers, onion, and mozzarella.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then, if desired, broil on high for up to 5 minutes to brown the cheese—watch closely to prevent burning.
  10. Remove from the oven and let rest briefly, then serve.

Notes

  • Use your preferred jarred marinara if short on time.
  • Drain cooked tortellini well to avoid a watery casserole.
  • Watch the broiler closely when browning the cheese.
  • Sliced vegetables can be adjusted to taste.