Indulge in a culinary delight with Bonnie's Tortellini Bake, a delectable dish that combines the flavors of creamy Alfredo sauce, tender tortellini, juicy tomatoes, flavorful spinach, and a symphony of Italian herbs. Embark on a taste adventure with three variations of this classic casserole: a vegetarian medley, a meat-lover's paradise, and a veggie-packed delight. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a memorable dining experience with this versatile and delicious recipe.
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BONNIE'S TORTELLINI BAKE
This is surprisingly good. Sauteed garden vegetables and 7-cheese tortellini are baked together in a tasty cream sauce. A pretty dish, and it tastes wonderful. Bring it to the potluck. Use as a main course or as a side dish. It is also easy to prepare. Enjoy!
Provided by BonniE !
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use a 2 quart baking dish. Cook the tortelini for 8 minutes in boiling water, drain, pour into the baking dish and keep warm.
- 2. Saute the vegetables in the olive oil, and add the salt and pepper and basil.
- 3. Pour the sauteed vegetables into the tortelini.
- 4. Gently mix in the grated mozzarella cheese. Pour into a pam sprayed baking dish. Add the cream.
- 5. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes uncovered. Then cover lightly with foil, and lower heat to 350 degrees for 15 minutes until cream is set. This is how it looks!
BEEF AND CHEESE TORTELLINI BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, ground beef, salt, pepper, onion, garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried parsley, crushed tomato, fresh basil, shredded mozzarella cheese, cheese tortellini
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a heavy saucepan and brown the beef over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in the dried herbs. Move beef to one side of the hot pan and add in onions. Stir to soften, then add garlic.
- Mix in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Remove from heat.
- Spoon a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish. Layer as follows: tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, and cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Cool for several minutes and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 8 grams
CHEESY BAKED TORTELLINI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish.
- Whisk the sauce, mascarpone cheese, parsley and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top the mixture with the smoked mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheeses on top melt, about 30 minutes.
EASY, CHEESY TORTELLINI BAKE
This is such an easy recipe, but it looks and smells great, and tastes even better! Your guests will think you spent hours on it. You can add cooked Italian sausage, too! Great with a salad and garlic bread.
Provided by EFasse
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain. Adjust oven rack to the highest position and turn oven on to Broil. Generously butter or grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Bring marinara and Alfredo sauces along with spinach and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir cooked tortellini into sauce, then pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Broil for a minute or two until cheese has melted and turned golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1830.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
TORTELLINI BAKE
One year I had so much summer squash, I was desperate for different ways to prepare it. That's when I came up with this recipe. Serve it as a side dish or on its own as a light meal. -Donald Roberts, Amherst, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet; cook zucchini, yellow squash, onion, red pepper and seasonings until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Drain tortellini; combine with vegetable mixture, mozzarella and cream in a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until heated through, about 20 minutes. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CHEESY BAKED TORTELLINI
Great baked tortellini pasta with super creamy sauce that is wonderful!
Provided by sewellpe
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Tortellini Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and place into a 9-inch baking pan.
- Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir butter into the pan until melted; stir in flour slowly and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Pour milk slowly into the saucepan, stirring continuously. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until sauce begins to bubble, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Pour sauce over cooked tortellini in the baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until sauce begins to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 429.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste.
- Don't overcook the tortellini. They should be cooked until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a variety of cheeses. This will give the dish a more complex flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make this dish, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
- Serve the dish immediately. This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
Bonnie's Tortellini Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover tortellini, and it is also a great dish to make ahead of time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Bonnie's Tortellini Bake a try.
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