Posted Sep 04, 2017, Updated Oct 09, 2022
September is my favorite produce month of the year! Summer and fall collide to bring us the very best that nature has to offer! This Balsamic Tortellini Bake combines the produce of summer with the comfort of fall in a delicious, cheesy dish that your family is sure to love! This tortellini bake is ready from start to finish in 40 minutes, max! It’s hearty, healthy and oh so yummy that even the pickiest eaters in your family will enjoy it! My husband loves this Balsamic Tortellini Bake and my kids gobble it up right along with him!
The flavors of this Balsamic Tortellini Bake are out of this world. The salty flavor of the chicken sausage paired with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar accompanies the rich cheesy tortellini in a way that can only be described as dinner perfection. As the cool weather sets in, let’s all snuggle up and eat lots of cheesy comfort food out of cast iron skillets. Ok?! Here are some more of our favorite pasta dishes:
Cheesy Sausage Gnocchi is made on repeat around here. This Pizza Casserole is one of my family’s favorite meals! I LOVE this pesto pasta, and make it all summer long! This tomato and zucchini pasta sauce is a great sauce to use in this recipe! And I can’t forget this creamy avocado pasta!
This recipe is ready in 40 minutes and is super simple to make! But there are two tips that are important to ensure success when you make this dish! That’s it! Everything is really straightforward and super easy!
Can you cook tortellini from frozen?
YES! I do it all the time! Just toss the frozen tortellini into a bot of boiling water and cook it about 4-5 minutes longer than the package suggests!
Balsamic Tortellini Bake: Substitutions
This recipe is fairly versatile! Here are a few possible substitutions
Chicken Sausage. Aidell’s chicken and apple sausage is my absolute favorite, but you can use any sausage variety you like and this will still taste amazing! Crumbled Italian sausage is delicious! Fresh/Frozen Tortellini. I highly recommend using fresh tortellini. I buy the double pack from Costco {Kirkland Five Cheese Tortellini} and freeze it in four, 12 oz portions! Then I always have some on hand to make this dish! Bell Peppers. If you’re not a fan of peppers feel free to substitute your favorite veggies! I love adding zucchini {either in large chunks, or shredded so no one can tell it’s in there}! Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce. This is my favorite flavor of pasta sauce, but feel free to use your favorite or make your own! Cheese. Any variety of cheese works great in this recipe! I have used Colby jack, cheddar, and odd mixtures of whatever is left in my refrigerator! Balsamic Vinegar. Please use a high-quality variety. A good balsamic vinegar should be naturally sweet& thick and stand on it’s own! Spices. Feel free to use real garlic and onions instead of the powders. If you’ve been around my blog a while then you know that ever since my 3rd pregnancy I take a hard pass on both of those ingredients. But if you love them then go for it!
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