Table Talk Tuesday- Tortellini Bake with Sausage & Broccoli

Oh happy day!! It is Tuesday, which means it is Table Talk DAY!! One of my favorite days of the week!

Im feeling a lot like this cutie lately :)

Recently I made a sausage, broccoli and assorted pasta bake. I say assorted because I added a little ravioli and a little tortellini.

The verdict it out! I LOVED the Ravioli and Pat LOVED the tortellini. He even thought of using Gnocchi, which I do not disagree with. I love that man!! He is smart :)

So here we go! 

Shopping List

1 lb. Italian Sausage ( I enjoy Mild)

1 12 oz. package of frozen Tortellini (Gnocchi or Ravioli would do too)

Olive Oil

3 cloves minced garlic 

5-6 Green onions, chopped

1 cup chicken stock 

1 package of frozen Broccoli (Microwaveable Bag)

Breadcrumbs

Parmesan Grated Cheese

OPTIONAL: Heavy cream/milk

Recipe

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease and 8x8 baking dish.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add your pasta.

(Be sure to follow the directions on the package, mine took less than 5 minutes.)

Drain Pasta and set aside.

In a skillet over medium-high heat drizzle olive oil & brown your Italian Sausage. 

Drain grease.

Once sausage is brown add garlic, chopped green onions and chicken stock.

Heat broccoli in microwave according to directions on package.

Drain excess water from broccoli and set aside.

Reduce your mixture to low heat until most of the liquid has disappeared. 

(OPTIONAL: Stir in your heavy cream/milk to make a creamy mixture)

I actually forgot to add the cream and Pat & I both agreed a dish like this didn't need to be creamy! Your call :)

Add drained pasta and broccoli to meat mixture. 

Give your mixture a BIG stir. 

Pour mixture into baking dish.

Sprinkle with a large handful of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.

Bake for 15 minutes. 

Serve & Enjoy! 

We ended up with leftovers and it was DELISH for lunch the following day!

This meal is totally easy and yummy. So much flavor and it isn't heavy. The vegetable, pasta and meat ratio work perfectly together. 

Double the recipe to make a LARGE meal for a friend who might need it :)

Use your 9x13 and your friend will thank you!

Cooking with Love, Provides food for the Soul.

xo