This is a great baked casserole recipe for when you want something just simple and delicious that your family can dig into and still have some leftovers for lunch or dinner.
How to Make Easy Baked Tortellini with Sauce and Cheese.
Easy Tortellini Casserole Recipe
This is similar to the iconic ravioli casserole but substituting cheesy tortellini instead of the ravioli. A great recipe that is simple to prepare after a hectic day and you just want something cheap, yummy and filling for a family meal.
Why we Love this Recipe: Low-cost ingredients and a meal that will save on the family food budget – and save you so much time in the kitchen.
4 Simple Ingredients Needed for Tortellini Casserole
- Refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Pasta sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Ricotta cheese
How to Make Tortellini Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook tortellini according to the package instructions and drain well.
- Place 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
- Layer ½ of the tortellini in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Drop ½ of the ricotta cheese by the spoonful into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese, and top that with ½ of the remaining sauce.
- Add the remaining tortellini, followed by the remaining ricotta, sauce and finally the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes and remove from the oven. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
This casserole is so simple to prepare with only 4 ingredients. Bake for about 40 minutes and serve with a side tossed salad.
Yummy Family Dinner Baked Casserole with Tortellini, Sauce and Cheese
- 1 20 oz. package of refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
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Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions and drain well.
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Place 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Layer ½ of the tortellini in the bottom of the baking dish.
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Drop ½ of the ricotta cheese by the spoonful into the baking dish.
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Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese, and top that with ½ of the remaining sauce.
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Add the remaining tortellini, followed by the remaining ricotta, sauce and finally the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
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Bake for 40 minutes.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
How to Cook Frozen Tortellini
A package of frozen tortellini will last months in your refrigerator and there are many delicious ways to cook and serve it!
- Bring a pot of salted water to a light boil and add the frozen tortellini. Do not let thaw before cooking.
- Stir to minimize any clumping.
- Don’t bring to a boil but let simmer.
- Cook 3-4 minutes or until ala dente. Do not overcook as the pasta will keep cooking while in the oven.
Yum – this is so simple. Just find your favorite brand of cheese tortellini and your favorite sauce.
Your Tortellini Casserole is ready to pop in the oven for 40 minutes.
What to Serve with Tortellini Casserole?
A healthy basic tossed salad is always a nice side dish for pasta or try our easy Caeser Salad in a bag.
Dinner rolls with butter or garlic bread.
Fruit salad
Spinach Salad
How to Store Leftover Casserole
Leftovers are awesome so make sure you store them in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Simply reheat in your microwave for lunch or dinner.
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