Pasta Bake with Tortellini
This cheesy tortellini casserole is a kid friendly pasta dinner that is an easy tortellini dish for weeknights - one of my favorites to make on a busy weeknight. The plus is that everything comes together so quickly. And, if you wish it can be easily customized by adding sausage, chicken, ham, spinach ... really anything! And, since it can be made ahead it's a huge win in my book! Try this easy weeknight baked pasta casserole this week!
Servings 4 people
Calories 1561kcal
Ingredients
- 7 ounce package uncooked cheese tortellini
- 12 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces Alfredo sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to directions and drain (cook 2-3 minutes less than the written cooking instructions on the box)
- In a medium-size cooking pot, bring half of the spices and sauces (marinara and Alfredo sauce to a simmer for 10 minutes
- Stir cooked tortellini into sauce and pour into greased 9" pie dish and then top with cheese
- Top with cheeses and remaining spices
- Broil under broiler for 5 minutes or less
- The baked tortellini casserole is ready to serve when the cheese begins to melt or turns golden brown
Notes
Use any kind of cooked meat as an addition to make this meal even heartier.
Use any kind of tortellini, just follow cooking directions on the package, and always cook al dente, the ravioli will finish cooking in the oven.