Baked Cheesy Tortellini
A hearty and satisfying one-pot meal, easy enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for company!
Servings servings
Ingredients
Sauce
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 6-8 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Pinch baking soda to neutralize the acid
Additional Ingredients
- 20 ounces refrigerated tortellini something with sausage or chicken and cheese works great in this recipe, but your favorite variety will work!
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- While the water is heating, heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet (if possible.) Add tomatoes and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes begin to burst.
- Add remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer, covered, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Remove the sauce from heat. Drain the tortellini and transfer to the sauce pot or use a slotted spoon to remove the tortellini from the water and add to the sauce. Stir gently to combine, then top with the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days for best results.
- If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, you can either transfer the tortellini and sauce to a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake, or simply put the lid back on your skillet, leave the heat on low, and melt the cheese on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 69mg, Sodium: 718mg, Potassium: 111mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 439IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 391mg, Iron: 3mg
Calories: 457kcal
Cost: $13
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