Ingredients

• 1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 pound Italian pork sausage, casings removed

• 1 jar (24 ounces) Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce

• 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini

• 1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup water

• 2 tablespoons thin strips fresh basil leaves

Step 1

Heat the oven to 350°F. Stir the ricotta and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl. Season with salt and cracked black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.

Step 3

Stir the sauce, tortellini, mozzarella and water in the skillet. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole. Top with spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture. Cover the casserole.

Step 4

Bake for 25 minutes or until hot. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Top with the basil before serving.