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One-Pot Cheesy Chorizo Tortellini

September 15, 2016 by Molly 5 Comments

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One-Pot Cheese Chorizo Tortellini

I am so loving one-pot meals these days.

I mean, what’s not to love? They’re easy, quick, delicious, and only require you to dirty ONE POT! It’s busy-life perfection.

One-Pot Cheese Chorizo Tortellini

I am a BIG fan given how hectic life has been lately (like, HOW is it already mid-September?!), and I’ve heard from a lot of you that you’re big fans as well, especially after I shared this and this. There was an resounding “MORE PLEASE!” after I shared those recipes. And I totally get why.

So, I’m here to deliver another one-pot meal today. And this one just might be the fav thus far.

One-Pot Cheese Chorizo Tortellini

I’ve talked about this at length in the past, so I’ll keep it short this time around: I am a big fan of chorizo sausage. Like, huge. I have never been a fan of sausage because I don’t like fennel seed, and that seems to be the dominant flavor in so many sausages. Or maybe I’m just sensitive to that flavor? I don’t know. All I DO know is that chorizo is an awesome alternative for me. Well, chorizo and bacon, that is. Bacon for liiiiiiiife.

One-Pot Cheese Chorizo Tortellini

Not only is there zero fennel flavor in chorizo, but it adds a spicy, colorful twist to just about anything you add it to. And you can pretty much find it anywhere these days. Usually right next to the “regular” sausage!

One-Pot Cheese Chorizo Tortellini

For this pasta bake, I switched things up a few different ways. First, I went with a cheese-filled tortellini as our pasta base. Yesss. I may never go back to anything else when making these one-pot pasta meals. Such great flavor AND texture with the tortellini. Plus, um, there’s cheese INSIDE. Always a good decision. Using frozen tortellini ensures the perfect, not-overcooked texture, too. Just throw ‘em in the pot frozen and let the oven work its magic.

One-Pot Cheese Chorizo Tortellini

I also added in the last of our summer corn stash (I froze about a dozen ears’ worth last week to try and make it last as long as possible), and it adds a wonderful sweet note to the situation. Chorizo + corn = the best of friends. I’m convinced (see here and here if you don’t believe me).

Here’s how it all comes together. Render the chorizo until crispy in a large, oven-safe skillet. Add in some onion, tomatoes, stock, and other flavorings and bring to a simmer.

One-Pot Cheese Chorizo Tortellini

Then add in your corn, along with some baby spinach (which totally makes this a health food, right?), and the frozen tortellini. Top it off with some more (!) cheese and bake it off in the oven until it is bubbly and gorgeous. And just like that, dinner is freaking served, baby! You can get right back to your hectic life.

One-Pot Cheese Chorizo Tortellini

All this needs is a light side salad and maaaayyybe a glass or two of wine (for the antioxidants, of course).

Oh! And maybe a crusty knob of baguette for soaking up the glorious sauce. Yeah, that should do it.

One-Pot Cheese Chorizo Tortellini

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One-Pot Cheesy Chorizo Tortellini


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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled (you can sub in any kind of sausage you like here)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
  • Drizzle of heavy cream (optional – I like a creamy tomato sauce)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 (20-oz) package frozen cheese tortellini (you can use any flavor you like)
  • 1½ cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a large (at least 12-inch) oven-proof skillet or shallow pan over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil.
  2. Add the chorizo and cook until rendered and browned, breaking up bigger chunks as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the onion and cook with the chorizo for 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add in the tomatoes, stock, sugar, and herbs and stir to combine, scraping up the bottom of the pot with your spoon to get all the brown bits off the bottom. Bring the mixture to a simmer and then drizzle in the cream. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  5. Add in the spinach, frozen tortellini, and corn and stir to combine.
  6. Top the skillet with the cheeses and then place in the oven for 20 minutes. The cheese on top should be melted and browned in spots and the liquid should be bubbling around the edges.
  7. Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley or basil. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving (it will firm up a little bit and be easier to serve and eat).

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Comments

  1. Aimee says

    March 7, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    This is amazing, Molly! I made it tonight and substituted the chorizo for soy chorizo that I found at Trader Joe’s (and chicken stock for veggie stock, of course) because my husband is a vegetarian. It came out so well. Can’t wait to make it again!

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    • Molly says

      March 8, 2017 at 11:08 am

      Yay! I’m so glad to hear that. It’s one of my faves. Thanks, Aimee!

      Reply
  2. Tracy says

    September 4, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    Hi Molly, just made this recipe over the weekend. My husband says it’s the best pasta meal he’s ever had, including restaurant pasta meals. Thanks so much for your creativity and sharing it.

    ★★★★★

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    • Molly says

      September 7, 2022 at 10:20 am

      Woo hoo! This makes me so happy. Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback 🙂

      Reply

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    July 21, 2017 at 9:03 am

    […] with corn. It’s definitely a trend on the blog (and even more so in my real life); see here, here, and here. Those recipes are all STELLAR and probably some of my most favorite I’ve […]

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