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tortellini bake

A comforting and cheesy tortellini bake, layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
Cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Tortellini
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Layer the Bake
  1. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the tortellini mixture. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese on top. Repeat with the remaining tortellini and cheeses.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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