Pizza Baked Tortellini
User Reviews
5
Pizza Baked Tortellini
Description
Pizza Baked Tortellini starts with refrigerated cheese tortellini combined with marinara sauce and a splash of water in an ovenproof skillet. It is layered with shredded mozzarella cheese and topped with classic pizza ingredients such as pepperoni slices, black olives, and mushrooms. This blend is then baked at 425°F until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, creating a unified pasta and pizza dish.
The baking produces a warm, bubbling casserole where tender tortellini absorb the rich tomato sauce and meld with the savory toppings. The pepperoni contributes a slightly spicy, smoky note while the olives and mushrooms provide briny and earthy contrasts. Adding fresh basil at the end introduces a refreshing herbal aroma and flavor that lighten the richness.
This dish is a versatile meal ideal for when you want the flavors of pizza combined with a filling pasta base. It can serve as a main course family meal or casual dinner and requires minimal preparation. The hearty layers come together in a single dish for easy serving and cleanup.
Ingredients
- 18 ounces cheese tortellini 1 package, refrigerated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 20 lices pepperoni
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
- ½ cup mushroom sliced
- basil leaves for garnish, optional, fresh, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare a large, ovenproof skillet by spraying it with cooking spray or lightly brushing with olive oil.
- Add the tortellini to the skillet. Pour the marinara sauce and ½ cup of water over the tortellini; no need to stir.
- Top with the cheese, then the pepperoni, olives and mushrooms. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Top with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from "30-Minute One-Pot Meals" by Joanna Cismaru.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468 | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1405mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 536mg | 54% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
