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Cheesy baked tortellini
This cheesy baked tortellini made with frozen tortellini is the perfect fuss-free dinner recipe and is a great weeknight meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 546 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lb) tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 800 g (28oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella (approximately 150g)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or frying pan set over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
- Add the onion and sauté for a minute or two until soft and translucent then add the crushed garlic.
- Add the oregano and basil and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the tomatoes then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
- Add the frozen tortellini and allow to cook until they start to float to the surface.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the tomato sauce.
- Transfer the tortellini and sauce to a casserole dish.
- Add chunks of the mozzarella then place in a 200ºC/390ºF preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
546kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
853mg
(36%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
441IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
368mg
(37%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 853mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 368mg | 37% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.