Italian Burritos Recipe

A delicious twist on classic cannelloni! These Italian Burritos use soft tortillas instead of pasta tubes, filled with savory sausage, spinach, creamy Alfredo sauce, and fragrant basil. Baked to bubbly perfection with spaghetti sauce and cheese, this Johnsonville-inspired recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 963.3 kcal
Protein 97g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Italian Burritos

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Ingredients for Italian Burritos

  • Mild Italian Sausage
  • Frozen Spinach
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce
  • Fresh Basil
  • Flour Tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Italian Burritos

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. Remove 1 lb Johnsonville Italian Sausage from casings; brown in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess grease.
  4. Add 10 oz fresh spinach (chopped), 2 cups Alfredo sauce, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil to the skillet with the sausage. Stir to combine and cook until spinach is wilted (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Lay out 8 large flour tortillas. Divide the sausage mixture evenly among the tortillas. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Top the rolled tortillas with 1 1/2 cups your favorite spaghetti sauce and 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

147 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

99g

Carbs

21g