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Cheesy Baked Pizza Tortellini

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A quick and easy baked pasta dish combining cheese-filled tortellini with marinara sauce and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses for a comforting, pizza-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz / 480ml) marinara sauce
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (50g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound (450g) of cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until just al dente, about 3-4 minutes for fresh tortellini. Drain well but do not rinse.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the drained tortellini with 2 cups (480ml) marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  4. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Spread half the tortellini mixture evenly in the dish. Sprinkle ¾ cup (75g) shredded mozzarella and ¼ cup (25g) Parmesan over the first layer.
  5. Top with the remaining tortellini mixture and finish with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

If cheese browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Do not overcook tortellini to maintain texture. For extra crunch, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil on top before baking. Let dish rest 5 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

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