Italian Sausage Tortellini Bake

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cheese tortellini, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of the dish.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• The Italian sausage used in this dish adds a delicious flavor to the overall dish.
• Cheese tortellini is made with a mixture of ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese, giving it a unique flavor.
• The Italian seasoning used in this dish is a blend of herbs, including oregano, basil, and rosemary.