5 from 6 votes
Cheesy Baked Tortellini
A wonderfully cheesy baked tortellini dish made with a mixture of béchamel and red sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
to 8 servings
Calories:
771 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
For the Béchamel Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup provolone cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the rest:
- 3 pounds cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce your favorite
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make the Béchamel Sauce: In a medium saucepan placed over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour turns light brown and emits a nutty aroma. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. Once all of the milk has been incorporated, whisk in the nutmeg, and allow the mixture to come to a simmer. Once simmering, cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat, and add the shredded provolone a handful at a time, stirring until it melts. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper, then set aside and let cool to warm room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the béchamel sauce and the spaghetti sauce.
- In a very large bowl, combine the tortellini and three-quarters of the sauce mixture. Turn into a 9x13-inch casserole dish and spread into an even layer.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top of the tortellini. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F and bake for an additional 10 minutes or so, until the cheese is browned and bubbling on top. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
771kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
115g
(38%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
1902mg
(79%)
Potassium
605mg
(13%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1390IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
8.6mg
(10%)
Calcium
899mg
(90%)
Iron
7.7mg
(43%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 771
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 771kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 115g | 38% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1902mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1390IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 899mg | 90% |
| Iron | 7.7mg | 43% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.