**Creamy Tortellini Casserole: A Comforting Dish With Endless Possibilities**
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our creamy tortellini casserole, a delectable dish that combines tender tortellini, a creamy sauce, and a medley of flavorful ingredients. This versatile recipe offers endless possibilities to customize it to your liking, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you prefer a classic cheese-filled tortellini or crave something more adventurous like spinach or sun-dried tomato varieties, this casserole has something for everyone. And with the addition of vegetables, proteins, and herbs of your choice, you can create a unique and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a creamy tortellini casserole that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
CREAMY TORTELLINI CASSEROLE
Toss tender tortellini and colorful vegetables with a quick-to-fix white sauce. It's ready in little more than 30 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook carrots, onion and mushrooms in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in flour and salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in cheese, peas and tortellini. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with crackers.
- Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until edge begins to bubble.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg
SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Southwest Tortellini Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease/spray a 1 1/2 qt casserole dish.
- In a bowl, toss together the black beans, tortellini, green chilies, diced tomatoes and cumin. Mix well and pour into the prepared casserole dish.
- In another bowl, stir together the sour cream, lime juice and sugar; evenly spread this over mixture in the casserole dish.
- Evenly sprinkle with cheese, then olives, then green onions, then the cilantro.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and continue baking an additional 20-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.9, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 1201.9, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 6, Protein 33.7
CREAMED SPINACH AND TORTELLINI CASSEROLE
A rich and creamy casserole that is quick and easy to put together and to complete the meal add garlic breadsticks and a caesar salad. The original recipe source was Meals.com, however I have modified it to suit our tastes with great results.
Provided by Judith N.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a large casserole dish.
- Combine pasta, creamed spinach, cheese, mushrooms, garlic and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Transfer mixture into prepared casserole.
- Top with reserved tomatoes, sliced and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
- (I like to brown slightly under the broiler).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.9, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 98.2, Sodium 1260.5, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 38.1
CREAMY TORTELLINI
An envelope of vegetable soup mix lends flavor to the simple cream sauce that coats this rich pasta entree. I like to garnish it with additional mozzarella cheese and parsley.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender, about 1 minute. Combine soup mix and cream; stir into skillet., Drain tortellini; add to cream mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. , Add the parsley, cheese and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
VEGGIE-TORTELLINI CASSEROLE
This creamy pasta casserole is packed with kitchen staple veggies like carrots, zucchini and peppers.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding zucchini and carrot during last minute of cooking time; drain.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and mushrooms in butter 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly until sauce thickens slightly. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted. Stir in tomatoes, bell pepper and basil.
- Place tortellini mixture in baking dish. Top with mushroom-cheese sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg
CREAMY SPINACH TORTELLINI
Delicious tortellini is dressed up with tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and a rich creamy sauce. A favorite pasta dish in our family!
Provided by JENNIFERVAN77
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Mix in cream cheese, parmesan, milk, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Gently mix in tortellini and cherry tomatoes with skillet contents; warm through, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 116.2 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 670.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CREAMY TORTELLINI-BROCCOLI BAKE
Dig into this Creamy Tortellini Broccoli Bake in only 40 minutes. This tortellini broccoli bake gets even heartier with chopped chicken breasts.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix pasta sauce and milk until blended.
- Reserve 3/4 cup cheese for later use. Combine remaining cheese with all remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add pasta sauce mixture; mix lightly.
- Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
- Bake 20 min. Stir tortellini mixture. Top with reserved cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 27 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of Italian sausage and ground beef.
- Add a cup of chopped vegetables, such as spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms, to the filling for a healthier twist.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
- Be sure to cook the tortellini according to the package directions before adding it to the casserole.
- Top the casserole with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before baking for a golden crust.
Conclusion:
This creamy tortellini casserole is an easy and delicious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. With its creamy sauce, cheesy filling, and tender tortellini, it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this creamy tortellini casserole a try.
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