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Description
An easy, high-protein sheet pan bake featuring fresh cheese tortellini, broccoli florets, and sliced pre-cooked chicken sausage, roasted with garlic, olive oil, and parmesan for a crispy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 large broccoli crowns, cut into florets
- 4 pre-cooked chicken sausage links, sliced
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a large rimmed sheet pan.
- Toss the broccoli florets on the pan with 2 tablespoons of oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, then roast for about 7 minutes.
- Remove the pan and add the tortellini and sliced sausage, drizzling with the remaining oil and a portion of the parmesan.
- Increase the oven temperature to 450°F and return the pan to the oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Roast until the tortellini edges are golden and crispy, then finish with the remaining parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Note: The instructions mention adding ‘frozen tortellini,’ but the ingredients specify ‘fresh cheese tortellini.’ Use fresh as listed, or freeze if preferred for crispiness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for spice level.
- This recipe is versatile; substitute sausage with a vegetarian alternative for dietary adjustments.