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