Ingredients:

  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz pre-cooked chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Whisk the oil blend. In a small jar or bowl, mix 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil with the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and cracked pepper.
  3. Combine the 20 oz tortellini, broccoli, and sausage in a large bowl. Pour the oil mixture over and toss until every surface looks shiny and coated.
  4. Spread on the pan. Transfer everything to your large baking sheet. Spread it out into a single layer, ensuring the tortellini isn't stacked.
  5. Initial Roast. Bake for 15 minutes until the broccoli starts to char and the pasta looks plump.
  6. Flip and stir. Use your spatula to turn the ingredients over. This ensures the other side of the pasta gets that golden brown finish.
  7. Add the cheese. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan evenly over the top.
  8. Final Melt. Bake for another 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and starting to brown in spots.