Italian Sausage and Tortellini with Peppers

Name: Italian Sausage and Tortellini with Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp high-heat cooking oil; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced; garlic butter seasoning, to taste; 14 oz kielbasa or Italian sausage, sliced; 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup creamy Italian dressing; Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

This griddle-cooked Italian sausage and tortellini combines crispy kielbasa, tender peppers, and cheese tortellini in a creamy dressing for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.

🌍Italian-American 🏷️Tortellini 🏷️Sausage 🏷️Kielbasa 🏷️One-pan Griddle-recipe

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🏷️Weeknight-dinner

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

2 tbsp high-heat cooking oil
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
garlic butter seasoning, to taste
14 oz kielbasa or Italian sausage, sliced
1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup creamy Italian dressing
Grated Parmesan cheese, for toppingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your griddle or a large skillet to medium heat. Drizzle with high-heat cooking oil.
2
Add the sliced peppers and onions to the hot griddle and season with garlic butter seasoning.
3
Cover the vegetables with a basting dome or lid and cook until they begin to soften.
4
On another section of the griddle, add the sliced sausage and cook, flipping occasionally, until crisped and browned on both sides.
5
Once the vegetables are soft and the sausage is crisp, combine them together on the griddle.
6
Add the frozen tortellini to an open space on the griddle.
7
Turn the heat under the tortellini to medium-low. Add a splash of water to create steam, then immediately cover with a basting dome.
8
Steam the tortellini for 3-4 minutes, or until tender and cooked through.
9
Uncover the tortellini and combine it with the sausage and vegetable mixture.
10
Turn off the heat. Pour the Italian dressing over everything.
11
Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
12
Transfer to a serving platter and top with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Slice sausage on a bias for larger surface area and better browning on the griddle.
Cook peppers and onions until they have light char marks for deeper flavor before adding tortellini.
Add tortellini last so it absorbs the creamy dressing without becoming mushy; 3-4 minutes on the griddle is sufficient.
Use a high-heat oil (vegetable or avocado) to prevent sticking and ensure the griddle stays hot enough for the sausage to crisp.

Substitutions

Kielbasa → smoked chicken sausage (leaner, slightly different flavor)
Creamy Italian dressing → Caesar or ranch dressing (alters flavor but maintains sauce consistency)
Green and red bell peppers → yellow or orange peppers, or zucchini and summer squash (maintains vegetable character)
Parmesan cheese → pecorino Romano or asiago (sharper, more intense finish)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the griddle or stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of water or dressing to restore creaminess.