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Tex-Mex Baked Tortellini Casserole

This tasty baked tortellini can be doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled to feed your crew without the slightest extra effort. After whipping it up on the fly for lunch one day I knew I had to deliver this bad boy to you guys ASAP! It's easy to make, even easier to customize, and just plain delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 455 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh tortellini
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce plus extra if desired
  • 4 oz cheese, grated
tasty toppings :: choose your favorites!
  • diced tomatoes
  • diced bell pepper or jalapeño
  • fresh cilantro
  • baby arugula
  • dollop of greek yogurt or sour cream
  • guacamole
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Mexican hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini via package instructions.
  3. In a small baking dish, coming tortellini with enchilada sauce and stir to coat.
  4. Top with a hearty sprinkling of grated cheese and bake on center rack for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  5. While the tortellini bakes, chop your veggies + toppings and set aside.
  6. Once the pasta is ready to be scarfed, remove from oven and plate. Top with a mountain of all your favorite toppings! You can even set them out taco-bar style and customize it as you go! I love mine with fresh cilantro and homemade pico de gallo!

Notes

  • Feeling cheesy? I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella to top my tortellini but feel free to use your favorites! A Mexican blend of cheeses would be great and as a combination of pepper jack and cheddar would rock too. Have fun with it!
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on chosen toppings/extras and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 1178mg (49%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 587IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 337mg (34%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455

% Daily Value*

Calories 455kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1178mg 49%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 587IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 337mg 34%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.