Is fresh, frozen, or dried tortellini best for this recipe?

You can use either one. I used fresh tortellini from Trader Joe's. You just need to cook the tortellini as per the package directions before adding it to

How long does this baked tortellini recipe take to make?

The total time to make this recipe is 50 minutes with 15 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes to bake in the oven.

What is the cooking time for tortellini?

The tortellini is cooked in boiling water for 5 minutes before being drained and added to the sauce, cheese, and vegetables and baked in the oven.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Yes! I wrap individual portions in tin foil and freeze them. Easy to defrost and make on a busy weeknight!

How do I reheat baked tortellini?

You can bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until warmed through. You can also use the microwave to reheat it. You can add a little extra tomato sauce if it seems dry.

Baked Tortellini (Easy and Cheesy!)

Name: Baked Tortellini (Easy and Cheesy!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 10 oz package of fresh cheese tortellini; 2 medium sized zucchini – about 2 cups – diced into quarters; 1 tbs olive oil; 2 cloves of garlic minced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 packed cups of baby spinach; 1 25 oz jar of tomato sauce – I used the Silver Palate brand marinara sauce; 1/3 cup of ricotta; 2/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese; Fresh basil or parsley to garnish

Baked Tortellini (Easy and Cheesy!)

Baked Tortellini in a white bowl with a fork.

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This baked cheese tortellini is easy to make and a family favorite. Fresh tortellini is baked in tomato sauce with lots of cheese and veggies to make a hearty vegetarian casserole perfect for a busy night.

Author: Geraldine
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Casserole
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 10 oz package of fresh cheese tortellini
2 medium sized zucchini – about 2 cups – diced into quarters
1 tbs olive oil
2 cloves of garlic minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
4 packed cups of baby spinach
1 25 oz jar of tomato sauce – I used the Silver Palate brand marinara sauce
1/3 cup of ricotta
2/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil or parsley to garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini as per the package instructions. Drain when done.
Over medium heat, add olive oil to a large sauté pan. Add zucchini, garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 4 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add half the spinach to the pan and sauté until wilted. Add the rest of the spinach and sauté until wilted. Remove from heat.
Add tomato sauce to a large bowl. Add 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese and the ricotta to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Add cooked veggies and cooked tortellini to the tomato sauce in the bowl. Stir to combine.
Add tortellini mixture to baking dish and smooth down top with a wooden spoon.
Add mozzarella to the top of the tortellini mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese.
Bake in oven for 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and melted. If top is not golden brown after 30 minutes, turn on broiler and broil for 1 to 2 minutes until top is golden brown.
Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with a little fresh basil or parsley to garnish.

Notes

I used a 10 by 8 baking dish that was 2 inches deep.
This is a great make-ahead recipe. You can assemble this recipe in a casserole dish a day or so before and store it in the fridge tightly wrapped in tin foil until ready to bake. When ready to bake, remember to remove the tin foil.
This recipe freezes well.
If the top isn’t a golden brown once the casserole is cooked then you can put it under the broiler for 60 seconds or so – just watch it closely to make sure it doesn’t burn.
If you make this recipe and enjoy it, please come back and leave a comment and rating. I’d love to hear from you!
Nutritional information is generated from an online nutritional calculator. This information is provided as a courtesy only and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Ingredients can vary and Green Valley Kitchen makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 of 6
Calories: 353
Fat: 16.7g
Saturated Fat: 7.4g
Carbohydrates: 29.2g
Protein: 20.2g
Cholesterol: 49mg

Keywords: Baked Tortellini, Family Casserole, Vegetarian Casserole

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