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Baked Tortellini
A quick and simple tortellini casserole with cheese and marinara.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 745 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 14 ounces (420g) marinara sauce store-bought
- 17.63 ounces (500g) tortellini frozen or fresh
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 cup (225g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50g) parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with Italian seasoning.
- To layer the casserole, start by adding 3 tablespoons of marinara sauce to the bottom of the baking dish.
- Next, add half of the tortellini in one layer and top with half of the cream cheese, then pour half of the marinara sauce on top.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of chopped basil, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the rest of tortellini, cream cheese, marinara sauce, basil, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese turns golden.
- Garnish with more basil before serving.
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Notes
- You can use fresh refrigerated tortellini or frozen cheese tortellini to make this casserole.
- Dried tortellini will need to be cooked in advance.
- Frozen tortellini does not need to be thawed, but you may need to add a few additional minutes to the baking time.
- Bring the cream cheese to room temperature. You want it to be very soft, so it is easy to spread.
- Make a double batch and prepare a second casserole to freeze for an easy meal on another day.
- This casserole is perfect for sharing with friends and makes a simple holiday meal.
- Use ingredients you have on hand, such as leftover vegetables or meat.
- Storage - leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
745kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
1567mg
(65%)
Potassium
408mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1536IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
541mg
(54%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 745
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 745kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1567mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1536IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 541mg | 54% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.