Description
A comforting Baked Tortellini Casserole filled with cheese and savory marinara sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cheese-filled tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil and parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until tender and golden.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, marinara sauce, sautéed mushrooms, and half of the mozzarella. Mix well.
- Spread half of the tortellini mixture in a greased baking dish. Dollop half of the ricotta on top. Repeat layers with remaining tortellini, ricotta, and top with leftover mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to customize with vegetables or different proteins to suit your family’s taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: casserole, tortellini, family dinner, vegetarian, comfort food