Description
A comforting and cheesy baked tortellini casserole that’s easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mix tortellini with marinara sauce, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread half the tortellini mixture in a greased baking dish.
- Dollop ricotta cheese over the tortellini layer, then sprinkle half the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Add the remaining tortellini mixture and top with the rest of the cheeses.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use refrigerated or frozen tortellini for best results.
- Substitute with meat-filled tortellini for extra protein.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheesy baked tortellini, easy pasta casserole, vegetarian dinner recipe