Baked Tortellini Recipe


🍝🧀 Savor the Flavor with our Baked Tortellini Recipe! 🍅🥖

Looking for a comforting and flavorful dish to satisfy your cravings? Look no further than our mouthwatering Baked Tortellini Recipe! This Italian-inspired dish combines tender tortellini pasta with rich marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and savory Italian herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound tortellini pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for greasing the baking dish

Price Estimate:

  • Tortellini pasta: $3.00
  • Marinara sauce: $2.50
  • Mozzarella cheese: $2.00
  • Parmesan cheese: $2.00
  • Fresh basil: $1.50
  • Garlic: $0.50
    Total Estimated Cost: $11.50

Instructions:

  1. 🍝 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. 🧀 Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. 🥫 In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, marinara sauce, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. 🍅 Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  5. 🧀 Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the tortellini mixture.
  6. 🌿 Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. 🍴 Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  8. 🥖 Garnish with additional chopped basil, if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Information: One serving of our Baked Tortellini contains approximately 350 calories, 15g of fat, 35g of carbohydrates, 15g of protein, 5g of fiber, and 10g of sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  1. Can I use frozen tortellini for this recipe?
    • Yes, you can substitute frozen tortellini for fresh. Just be sure to cook it according to the package instructions before adding it to the dish.
  2. Can I make this dish ahead of time?
    • Absolutely! You can assemble the dish up to a day in advance and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Simply increase the baking time slightly if baking from cold.