MAKE-AHEAD TOMATO BASIL TORTELLINI BAKE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Make-Ahead Tomato Basil Tortellini Bake image

this one freezes so nice. make it ahead and just freeze in a freezer/oven/table dish. will last up to two months in your freezer if in a air tight dish. make some fresh garlic bread sticks by Pillsbury,a light green salad. may try a sweet berry tart or cobbler for dessert

Provided by michelle 'FLAME' kelley @flameswithinice

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 9

- 1 pkg.(1 lb.) frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tub(10 oz.) philadelphia tomato & basil cooking creme
- 1 cup spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 red pepper cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded italian* five cheese with a touch of philadelphia
I LOVE CREAM CHEESE AND PHILADELPHIA IS BY FAR THE BEST BRAND.

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt
  • and adding peas for the last minute of pasta cooking drain.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients except shredded cheese in saucepan.Return pasta to pan; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze up to 3 months.Refrigerate overnight to thaw.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Remove plastic wrap from baking dish; cover with foil. Bake 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering after 45 min.

There are no comments yet!