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Cheesy Tortellini Bake Recipe

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A comforting and easy-to-make Cheesy Tortellini Bake featuring tender tortellini pasta baked in marinara sauce and topped with bubbly, golden mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick family dinner or cozy meal.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 package tortellini (1 1/2 lbs), fresh or frozen, any flavor
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Boil: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt once boiling.
  2. Cook Tortellini: Add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface, about 6-8 minutes for fresh and longer if frozen. This indicates they are cooked through.
  3. Drain Pasta: Drain the tortellini in a strainer and allow it to sit for 1-2 minutes so any excess water drains completely.
  4. Combine with Sauce: Mix the drained tortellini with the marinara sauce in an 8×8 or 11×7 baking dish, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated.
  5. Add Cheese and Bake: Top the sauced tortellini with the freshly grated mozzarella cheese. Place the dish in the oven and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  6. Broil for Browning: Switch the oven to broil and cook the cheese for an additional 5-6 minutes or until it turns golden brown and slightly crispy on top.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately, ideally with a fresh side salad for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use fresh tortellini for quicker cooking; frozen tortellini requires additional cooking time.
  • Allowing the pasta to drain thoroughly prevents a watery bake.
  • Broiling at the end adds a delicious golden crust to the cheese topping.
  • Feel free to add herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
  • Serve with a crisp side salad to balance the richness of the cheese.

Find it online: https://cozyplatter.com/cheesy-tortellini-bake-recipe/