Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Cheesy Tortellini Bake, featuring tender tortellini enveloped in a creamy cheese blend and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz tortellini
2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
24 oz marinara or Alfredo sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
sautéed vegetables (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cheese blend, sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, adding sautéed vegetables if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the cheese blend or add other vegetables according to your taste. This dish also freezes well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Tortellini Bake, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner