Description
Cheesy Baked Tortellini is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender tortellini pasta with a rich and creamy cheese sauce, topped with melted cheese and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 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.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Tortellini, Comfort Food, Italian Pasta Dish