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Cheesy Pizza Tortellini Bake Freezer Meal
This pizza tortellini bake is full of irresistible cheesy goodness! With store bought ingredients, it’s so quick to prep and super easy to put together. Make it for dinner tonight, or freeze for later!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 451 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb package frozen or fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 cups store-bought pizza sauce
- 1/2 bell pepper diced
- 1 can sliced olives 2.25 oz, drained
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- 40 pepperoni slices or bag of mini pepperonis
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine tortellini, pizza sauce, bell pepper, olives and 1/2 cup (125 mL) mozzarella cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Spread one-half of the tortellini mixture evenly over bottom of a lightly greased 13- by 9-inch (33 by 23 cm) baking dish.
- Evenly spread half the pepperoni over top, then sprinkle with half remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers starting with the tortellini mixture and ending with the mozzarella cheese.
Cup of Yum
MAKE IT NOW
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover baking dish with foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake for about 10 minutes more, until bubbly and golden on top.
MAKE A FREEZER MEAL
- Wrap baking dish tightly with plastic wrap, pressing down gently to remove air. Cover with foil, label, and freeze.
THAW AND COOK
- Place dish in refrigerator for at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours to thaw. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover baking dish with foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake for about 10 minutes more, until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- Add in other fun things like pre-cooked Italian sausage (cook before adding), ground chicken, sautéed shrimp, diced bell peppers, other pizza toppings.
- Great served with Caesar salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1391mg
(58%)
Potassium
361mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
958IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
315mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1391mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 958IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.