Blackstone Sausage and Tortellini is full of flavor and made with simple ingredients. Smoked Sausage, Veggies, and Tortellini cooks in about 15 minutes for a meal that everyone will love!
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This cheese filled Blackstone tortellini and sausage recipe is one of our favorite Blackstone recipes. The smoky and savory Italian sausage cooks perfectly on the griddle for a delicious easy dinner idea.
This is the perfect Italian Sausage tortellini dish that can all be cooked on the griddle. The whole family will love this recipe and add a side of French bread for a complete meal idea. If you love this recipe, you may love this Grilled Smoked Sausage Recipe.
What's in this post: Blackstone Sausage and Tortellini
Why You’ll Love this Flat-Top Pasta Dinner
- Everything cooks on the Flat-Top Griddle
- Best Busy Weeknights Meal – Cooks in 15 minutes or less
- The simple ingredients can be changed to what you prefer.
- So delicious that your taste buds will be screaming for more!
Ingredients
- Avocado Oil – Use any high smoke point oil such as extra virgin olive oil
- Ground Italian Sausage – You can also use slice kielbasa or chicken sausage for an easy substitution
- Cheese Tortellini – Cook your favorite brand or flavor
- Fresh Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Red Bell Peppers– Simple vegetable additions.
- Italian Salad Dressing – Love the flavor it adds
- Dried Oregano – Easily substitute with Italian Seasoning
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
How to Make Tortellini and Sausage on Blackstone
- Step 1 – Heat Griddle – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium heat (approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Step 2 – Top with Oil – Drizzle the avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil onto the grill and spread it out with a spatula.
Step 3 – Cook Sausage – Add the ground sausage to the flat top grill. Break up the sausage crumble and cook for 5-8 minutes until browned.
Step 4 – Add Tortellini on the Blackstone – Push the sausage to one side of the griddle. Spread the tortellini pasta onto the other side of the grill. Drizzle cold water over the pasta with a squeeze bottle to steam the tortellini.
Step 5 – Top with Cherry Tomatoes – Pour the halved cherry tomatoes over the pasta. Season with the salt.
Step 6 – Combine Ingredients – Mix together the sausage, tortellini and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5-6 minutes (tossing frequently) until the tomatoes start to blister and the tortellini is heated through. Cooking times will vary.
Step 7 – Add Vegetables – Add in the fresh spinach, roasted red bell peppers and the Italian dressing. Cook and toss for 1-2 minutes until the spinach starts to wilt and the dressing is coating all the ingredients.
Step 8 – Add Oregano – Season with the dried oregano. Sprinkle with the shredded Parmesan Cheese. Then remove from the grill.
- Step 9 – Serve – Serve this Blackstone Tortellini Recipe immediately while warm and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Prepare Griddle – Make sure to preheat griddle and oil before cooking anything on the griddle. See How to Clean Blackstone Griddle for tips on how to prepare your griddle.
- Cook Sausage – Cook the sausage on the griddle over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink.
- Combine Ingredients – Everything can be cooked on the griddle at desired temperature. Cook until everything is heated thoroughly.
Variation Ideas
- Sausage – We cooked crumbled sausage for this recipe. But you can also make this recipe with polska Kielbasa thinner slices. You can even use shredded chicken or sliced sausage. Add in chopped bacon for delicious flavor.
- Vegetables – There are a variety of vegetables that can be added to this recipe. Add in fresh mushrooms, zucchini, asparagus, onion, squash or broccoli. We recommend using fresh vegetables.
- Variety of Tortellini – Make this recipe with fresh tortellini and feel free to use cheese-filled tortellini or meat filled tortellini. You can even toss with cooked spaghetti noodles.
- Spices – This recipe can be made with different types of spices. Feel free to mix in garlic powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, or fresh herbs. Add in fresh basil leaves, parsley, or fresh mozzarella balls for delicious flavor.
- Cream Cheese – If you want a creamier texture, add in cream cheese for a Blackstone Creamy Tortellini Recipe.
- Sauce – For a delicious twist to this recipe, serve topped with marinara sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can prepare this recipe in a cast iron skillet or a regular pan. Make sure to heat and pour a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the ground sausage in a skillet until fully cooked. Once sausage is cooked and drain from grease, mix in additional ingredients. Make sure everything is heated thoroughly before serving.
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop
Tortellini and Sausage can be eaten with many side dish recipes. Add a simple salad or make this Blackstone Garlic Bread.
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Blackstone Sausage and Tortellini
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage
- 1 Bag Cheese Tortellini 24 ounces
- 10 ounces Fresh Spinach
- 10 ounces Cherry Tomatoes
- 16 ounces Roasted Red Bell Peppers
- 1 cup Italian Salad Dressing
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 6 ounces Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium high heat (approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Drizzle the avocado oil onto the grill and spread it out with a spatula.
- Add the ground sausage to the grill. Break up the sausage and cook for 5-8 minutes until browned.
- Push the sausage to one side of the grill. Spread the tortellini pasta onto the other side of the grill. Drizzle water over the pasta with a squeeze bottle to steam the tortellini.
- Pour the cherry tomatoes over the pasta. Season with the salt.
- Mix together the sausage, tortellini and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5-6 minutes (tossing frequently) until the tomatoes start to blister and the tortellini is heated through.
- Add in the fresh spinach, roasted red bell peppers (with the liquid from the jar) and the Italian salad dressing. Cook and toss for 2-3 minutes until the spinach starts to wilt and the dressing is coating all the ingredients.
- Season with the dried oregano.
- Top with the shredded Parmesan Cheese. Then remove from the grill.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
