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    Cheesy Baked Tortellini

    Published: Oct 31, 2020 · Modified: Oct 29, 2020 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Super Easy Cheesy Baked Tortellini, a delicious midweek meal that is ready in well under 30 minutes. Choose any store-bought tortellini you like, there are many fillings that cater for all tastes, and smother them in a rich creamy sauce, and top with lots of mozzarella and any other cheese of your choice, then bake until bubbling hot. This really is perfection!

    Overhead shoot of a dish with baked tortellini and basil on the side

    I can't think of a better meal on a cold windy rainy horrible day that a big bowl of pasta. Any kind of pasta, no matter how simple or posh the dish is. But how about we make something simple into a spectacular recipe with so little effort and prep.

    I absolutely love tortellini! Sure, you can make them at home, but the ready-made ones are just as good. And there are so many fillings to choose from, from vegetarian to meat, or a nice combo. The easiest way of cooking them is to boil them in salted water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and serve with the sauce of your choice.

    And that's delicious, no doubt about that, but how about we give it the wow factor by adding lots of cheese to them and bake until the cheese is melted? That surely sounds like heaven to me!

    Overhead shoot of a white plate with cheesy tortellini and another dish with more tortellini

    HOW TO MAKE BAKED TORTELLINI

    It is important to boil the tortellini before adding them to the sauce to be baked, otherwise they won't have time to soften in the oven. 

    • bring a pot of salted water to the boil
    • add the tortellini and leave to boil for 3 minutes until tender and they float to the surface, but they still have a nice shape
    • drain well, then add the tortellini to an oven-proof dish
    • mix the tomato sauce with the double cream and drizzle it over the tortellini and give it a good stir
    • top with grated mozzarella and cheddar, and bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and the cheese is melted

    And that's it! Super simple, and great when you are in a rush, but still fancy a nice cooked meal to comfort you like no one else. And bonus point, the kids will absolutely love this dish, I can guarantee you that!

    Collage of 6 photos to show how to make baked tortellini

    EASY SWAPS

    Now, I think this dish is just tasty the way it is. But you can, of course, make any chances you like to it to make it your own. I used canned tomato and basil sauce, but you can go for any other sauce of your choice.

    Or, you can add a nice bechamel sauce to it, which is white sauce with grated cheese added to it. Or if  you have any leftover bolognese sauce, do add it too.

    Cream cheese would also be a nice addition, instead of the double cream. So, you see, there is no wrong or right here, just choose the sauce you like best and go with it.

    For added goodness, you can throw in a handful of spinach too, no need to cook it beforehand. Or any other leftover veggies you might have around. It's quick, it's easy, it's delicious, just the way we like it! And I am sure you will like it too, give it a go!

    Overhead shoot of a dish with baked tortellini

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    Cheesy Baked Tortellini
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    Super Easy Cheesy Baked Tortellini, a delicious midweek meal that is ready in well under 30 minutes. Choose any store-bought tortellini you like, there are many fillings that cater for all tastes, and smother them in a rich creamy sauce, and top with lots of mozzarella and any other cheese of your choice, then bake until bubbling hot. This really is perfection! The kids will absolutely love it too, it's comfort food at its best for any kind of weather.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: tortellini recipes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 193 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 2 packets of tortellini (2x300g, I used chicken and pancetta tortellini)
    • 1 ¼ cup tomato and basil sauce
    • ¼ cup double cream
    • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
    • ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
    • fresh basil to garnish
    Instructions
    1. Bring a pot of water to the boil, and add a pinch of salt to it.

    2. Add the tortellini to the pan and boil for 3 minutes until they are tender and float to the surface.

    3. Drain the water, and transfer the tortellini to an oven-proof dish.

    4. Mix the tomato sauce with the double cream and drizzle it over the tortellini, then give everything a good stir.

    5. Top with grated mozzarella and cheddar, and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 15-20 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.

    6. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

    Nutrition Facts
    Cheesy Baked Tortellini
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 193 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 9g45%
    Cholesterol 50mg17%
    Sodium 374mg16%
    Potassium 157mg4%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 713IU14%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 214mg21%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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