Creamy Baked Tortellini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
484 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Baked Tortellini
Description
This recipe starts by cooking refrigerated cheese tortellini according to package directions before combining it with a sauce made by cooking butter, garlic, and dried basil, then thickening with flour. Milk is added gradually and brought to a boil, allowing the mixture to thicken before folding in sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until smooth.
Once the sauce is ready, it is mixed with the cooked tortellini, diced ham, and green peas and poured into a baking dish. The final layer of cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top, and the dish is baked uncovered at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese melts and the casserole is heated through.
This baked pasta casserole provides a creamy texture with pockets of salty ham and sweet peas, balanced by the fragrant basil and garlic in the cheese sauce. It serves well as a filling main course suitable for family meals and casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 18 ounces cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 2 cups ham diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 ⅔ cups milk whole
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded sharp
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 cup green peas thawed, frozen
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions.
- Combine butter, garlic and basil in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add flour and seasonings. Cook 1 minute. Stir in milk a little at a time until smooth. Bring to a boil while stirring over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
- Combine tortellini, sauce, ham, and green peas in a 9x13 pan. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake uncovered, 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484 | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 557IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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