Cheesy Baked Tortellini: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
Cheesy Baked Tortellini is a delightful dish featuring tender tortellini baked in a rich cheese sauce, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the tortellini mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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