Best Easy Tortellini Bake Recipes

EASY, CHEESY TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain. Adjust oven rack to the highest position and turn oven on to Broil. Generously butter or grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Bring marinara and Alfredo sauces along with spinach and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir cooked tortellini into sauce, then pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
• Broil for a minute or two until cheese has melted and turned golden brown.

QUICK AND EASY SIX CHEESE TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cook pasta according to package instructions, but just shy of al dente (the pasta will continue to cook in the oven).
• Meanwhile, heat the cream cheese and the marinara sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
• Prepare a 2qt. casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Drain the pasta, and add to the casserole dish.
• Pour the creamy marinara sauce over the pasta.
• Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
• Bake 10-15 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly.

EASY CHEESY TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 x 11 dish with cooking spray.
• Boil water for pasta and broccoli. When water reaches boiling, first add broccoli and cook for about two minutes or until broccoli just turns bright green. Add tortellini to water and continue cooking until pasta floats and is just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup water before draining. Turn off burner.
• While pasta and broccoli are draining, return pot to warm burner and add jar of alfredo to pot. Add pasta water to empty alfredo jar, place lid back on and shake. Pour contents into pot of alfredo and mix.
• Add garlic powder, 1 tbsp dried basil, salt, pepper, and 1/4 mozzarella to alfredo and mix until cheese is incorporated.
• Smear some sauce in the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking.
• Add sausage, drained tortellini and broccoli to pot of sauce and gently combine. Pour mixture into baking dish evenly.
• Spread cheeses over the pasta mixture and sprinkle with remaining dried basil.
• Place in oven uncovered for 8-10 minutes. Broil for another three or until top gets a little browned. Serve warm and enjoy!

TORTELLINI BAKE, 20 MINUTE EASY RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes. Toss with spaghetti sauce. Place in a 1 1/2 qt baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. During the last couple of minutes, turn on your broiler so the cheese gets slightly browned. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. All images and text ©Julie Murkerson for This Gal Cooks

EASY TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta as directed, drain. Turn oven to broil. Spray a baking dish w/ cooking spray.
• 2. Place marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, spinach and 1 tbsp italian seasonings in a pot, over med-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to med-low. Simmer for 10 mins.
• 3. Stir in tortellini pasta into sauce. Pour mix into baking dish. Sprinkle w/ mozzarella cheese and 1 tsp italian seasonings. Broil 2 mins, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese.