Tortellini Bake

This cheesy tortellini bake is a comforting, hearty dish that can't be beaten. It's made with a combination of tender stuffed tortellini, pasta sauce, and tons and tons of creamy melty cheese. Then, all of that tortellini casserole deliciousness gets baked to perfection!

The Best Tortellini Bake

If you love pasta, sauce, and cheese, you're going to be obsessed with this cheesy tortellini bake.

It's a really simple recipe made with only a handful of ingredients and after you get just one taste of it you won't be able to get enough of it.

I mean, how could you not love tender tortellini shells that are covered in a rich pasta sauce and melty mozzarella/parmesan cheese?! Sounds pretty darn good, right?

Oh, and for what it's worth, I've made several pasta bake recipes for my family over the past few years and this cheesy baked tortellini recipe is one of their favorites. In fact, it's so good that I've had to give out the recipe several times - pretty much every time I make it for someone new they ask me for it.

Also, since this tortellini casserole recipe is so easy to make you'll have plenty of time to make some awesome sides to go with it. A few of our favorite sides to pair with it are these Olive Garden breadsticks and this classic house salad. They're both perfect to serve on the side, and they'll help you round out your dinner.

Why This Recipe Works

One dish meal. After you cook the tortellini, everything for this recipe goes right in a casserole dish for a dump-and-bake style meal.

It's a crowd favorite. This is one of those recipes that both the kids and adults at the table will love. You can serve it at a family dinner or when you're hosting. Either way, you're guaranteed to have a hit!

4 ingredients. That's all you need to make baked tortellini. I know it sounds too good to be true, but that's seriously it!

Ingredients

I just mentioned that you only need a few ingredients to make this recipe, and those ingredients are:

• 9 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 ½ cup Napolitana sauce (or any pasta sauce)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil for serving

By the way, you can use the sauce and cheese to make this dump and bake meatball casserole recipe as well. So if you end up with some leftovers of those ingredients give that recipe a shot sometime.

How To Make Tortellini Bake

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180ºC) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package directions. It'll take about 8-10 minutes to cook them al dente.

Once the tortellini is cooked you can add it to a bowl and then toss it with the spaghetti sauce of your choice.

3. Assemble the tortellini bake: Transfer the tortellini to the prepared baking dish and top it with all of the shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.

4. Bake and serve: Put the casserole dish in the oven and bake it for about 8-10 minutes. Turn on your broiler for the last minute of baking so the cheese slightly browns on top. Serve warm with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to make a meat sauce for a heartier meal.
• Mix Italian seasonings with the marinara sauce for even more flavor.
• Spread a layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the baking dish for a combination of sauces.
• Use frozen cheese tortellini if that's what you have on hand. Just adjust the cooking time - you'll need to boil it for a bit longer.
• Sprinkle the cheesy baked tortellini with red pepper flakes for a little spice.
• Double or triple the recipe if you're serving this to a crowd. Everyone will want seconds!

How To Store Baked Tortellini

In the fridge: Put any leftovers you have in an airtight container and store them in the fridge in a ziplock bag. Your baked tortellini will stay good in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the tortellini and sauce to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze it for about 2 months.

Reheating: Put the tortellini back in a baking dish with some extra sauce and warm in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes or until warmed through. Add more time if you're reheating a frozen tortellini bake.

FAQS About This Tortellini Bake Recipe

What can I serve this cheesy tortellini bake with?

It's delicious served with this garlic bread, Italian cheese bread, La Scala chopped salad, and oven baked meatballs.

How long do you cook dry tortellini?

Dry tortellini takes about 15 minutes to cook. However, for this recipe it only needs to cook for about 10 minutes since it's baked in the oven too.

Can I make a tortellini bake ahead of time?

Yes, tortellini bakes are a great make-ahead recipe. Just cook the tortellini and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Then, when you're ready to eat the tortellini bake, you can assemble it in a baking dish with the sauce and cheese and bake it for about 12 minutes.

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• Stuffed shells with meat
• Meatball sub casserole
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