Three-Ingredient Chicken Sausage Tortellini with Marinara

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A quick and comforting pasta dish combining tender cheese tortellini, savory chicken sausage, and rich marinara sauce — perfect for busy nights. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen), pre-cooked chicken sausage, marinara sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz cheese tortellini and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender and floating. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: While the tortellini cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the 12 oz sliced chicken sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and heated through.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and pour in 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce with the cooked sausage. Stir gently and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is hot and slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained tortellini to the skillet with the sauce and sausage. Toss gently to coat every piece with sauce and warm everything through for 1 minute before serving.

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