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Tortellini swap: I LOVE this recipe with cheese tortellini, but you can mix it up! I’ve made this with squash tortellini and spinach tortellini before, and both tasted great. For a boost of protein, you could turn this into a chicken tortellini casserole. Nutrition boost: The easiest way to add a vegetable is by sautéing diced onion before adding your sausage meat the the pan, but you can also sneak in some sauteed mushrooms, or grated zucchini. Or, stir some baby spinach through until it wilts. Vegetarian: Simply use a plant based ground protein instead of the ground sausage! Sauce swap: Add some pesto for a herbaceous flavor, or swap out a third of the marinara for alfredo sauce for a creamier version. Spicy tortellini bake: If you love a kick of heat, make a spicy marinara sauce. Protein swap: If you have a preference or just want to use what you have on hand, you can totally use ground beef, ground turkey, or add chorizo in this cheese tortellini recipe.
If you want to round it out, you can’t go wrong with some green beans. Or, while the oven is on, make some roasted acorn squash or roasted broccoli and carrots to keep things wholesome around here.
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