Cheesiest Baked Tortellini Casserole
My refrigerator could be confused as a small cheese shop because at any given time I have at least 20 types of cheese. Multiple different types of blue and brie, aged cheddar, white cheddar, extra sharp cheddar, gouda, gorgonzola, goat, mozzarella, parmesan, pecorino, swiss, and on it goes. And I can’t help myself from buying new kinds. If you love cheese as much as I do, you’re going to love this very easy and extra cheesy tortellini pasta bake that’s ready in 30 minutes. I boiled three-cheese tortellini (parmesan, pecorino, and ricotta) and as soon as they were done, I put them in a bowl with a big dollop of mascarpone cheese and let it melt. It seeps into the crevices of the tortellini and is so wonderful. The mascarpone-coated tortellini are tossed with pasta sauce and topped with parmesan and mozzarella before being baked to golden, bubbly perfection.
Ingredients in Cheesy Tortellini Bake
To make this quick and easy recipe for baked tortellini, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Refrigerated cheese tortellini Mascarpone cheese Pasta sauce (feel free to make homemade marinara, if desired) Parmesan cheese Mozzarella cheese Fresh basil and / or parsley (optional, for garnishing)
How to Make Baked Cheese Tortellini
The steps for this tortellini pasta bake are simple. Here’s an overview of the recipe:
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