Baked Cheese Tortellini is a simple, flavorful weeknight casserole that uses just a handful of ingredients. Made with frozen tortellini, ground sausage, marinara and Alfredo sauces, and plenty of mozzarella, this hearty dish comes together quickly and bakes to a golden, cheesy finish. It’s a family-friendly recipe that’s easy to scale and perfect for busy evenings.
Cheese Tortellini
Baked pasta is classic comfort food and this tortellini casserole is especially convenient because it uses frozen pasta. Tortellini or ravioli both work well for their creamy, cheesy centers. With pantry staples like jarred sauces and shredded cheese, you can assemble this dish in minutes and let the oven do the rest.
Ingredients Baked Cheese Tortellini
- Frozen tortellini: A 36-ounce bag of frozen cheese tortellini (or frozen ravioli) works well.
- Ground sausage: One pound of ground pork sausage adds great flavor; substitute ground beef or turkey if preferred.
- Marinara sauce: Use a 25-ounce jar of marinara, or homemade marinara if you prefer.
- Alfredo sauce: A 16-ounce jar of Alfredo blends beautifully with the marinara for a rich, creamy base.
- Mozzarella cheese: Approximately 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella; you can mix in Parmesan for extra flavor.
How to make Tortellini Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 pound of ground sausage until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the marinara and Alfredo sauces until the meat is evenly coated and the mixture is combined.
- Add the frozen tortellini directly to the skillet and stir gently to coat with the sauce.
- Pour half of the tortellini mixture into the prepared baking dish, sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella over the top, then add the remaining tortellini and finish with the remaining cheese.
- Lightly spray a sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and cover the casserole.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes so the cheese becomes bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot. Garlic bread and a green salad are great accompaniments.
Tips for Tortellini Casserole
- If you prefer not to use sausage, substitute ground beef or turkey; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- This casserole freezes well. Assemble the dish, cover with foil, and freeze without baking. When ready to cook, add about 20 minutes to the baking time or bake until heated through.
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Baked Cheese Tortellini
April King
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Ingredients
- 36 oz bag of frozen tortellini
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 16 oz jar of Alfredo sauce
- 25 oz jar of marinara sauce
- 8 oz package shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
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Brown the ground sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
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Stir in the marinara and Alfredo sauces, mixing until combined with the sausage.
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Add the frozen tortellini to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
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Transfer half of the tortellini mixture to the prepared dish and sprinkle with half the shredded cheese.
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Top with the remaining tortellini and the rest of the cheese.
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Cover the casserole with foil lightly sprayed with nonstick spray.
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Bake covered for 30 minutes at 400°F. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 30.4 g
Fat: 4.3 g
Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
Cholesterol: 21.6 mg
Sodium: 556.1 mg
Potassium: 275.3 mg
Fiber: 2.4 g
Sugar: 4.3 g
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