Description
A delightful twist on pizza that combines cheesy tortellini with savory pepperoni for a comforting family favorite.
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- Pizza dough
- Pizza sauce (classic marinara)
- Pepperoni (regular or spicy)
- Cheese blend (mozzarella, parmesan, and provolone)
- Fresh basil or herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare your pizza dough according to package instructions or roll out homemade dough.
- Roll out the pizza dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread an even layer of pizza sauce on top of the dough.
- If using frozen tortellini, cook according to package instructions, drain, and toss with olive oil.
- Scatter the cooked tortellini across the pizza base.
- Layer pepperoni slices over the tortellini.
- Sprinkle the cheese blend over the entire pizza.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Assemble quickly to avoid soggy dough. Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizza, tortellini, cheese, family recipe, comfort food, easy dinner