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Sheet Pan Broccoli Tortellini Bake

A fast, no-fuss dinner featuring roasted broccoli, savory chicken sausage, and frozen cheese tortellini, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs fresh broccoli, cut into florets Cut into even florets for uniform roasting.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 11 oz chicken sausage, sliced Use pre-cooked sausage; if raw, brown in a skillet before adding.
  • 16 oz frozen cheese tortellini No need to thaw; add directly from frozen.
  • 8 oz grated parmesan cheese Can substitute with mozzarella or other cheeses.
  • 6 tblsp olive oil Used for roasting broccoli and for the mixture.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: red chili flakes For added heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. Toss broccoli with minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
  3. Roast broccoli for 10 minutes until bright green but crisp.
  4. Increase oven temperature to 450ºF.
  5. In a bowl, combine roasted broccoli with sliced chicken sausage, frozen tortellini, remaining olive oil, and half of the parmesan cheese.
  6. Prepare the sheet pan by coating it with olive oil and pour the mixture evenly onto it.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until melted and golden brown.
  8. Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top before serving.

Notes

Serve hot directly from the sheet pan. Garnish with extra parmesan, a squeeze of lemon, and red chili flakes if desired. Pair with a green salad or crusty bread.