Baked to perfection with lots of cheese, this Cheesy Baked Tortellini Recipe is a family-favorite recipe perfect for your weekly meal plan.
Prepare this recipe using either homemade tomato sauce or your favorite brand of jarred sauce.
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You are going to LOVE today's recipe! Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole is one of the easiest recipes I make that my family absolutely loves.
It's also one of the fastest recipes I make for my family. Seriously, this recipe comes together fast without much effort on your part.
You can use your favorite jar tomato/marinara sauce or you can use my Slow Cooker Homemade Tomato Sauce recipe that I use when making meatballs.
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I love this recipe because it's even perfect for when you have company coming to dinner. Sometimes a fast recipe isn't always "company approved." I have recipes that I only make for my family and I also have recipes I make when company is coming to dinner.
After you make this recipe, I know you'll agree that you can easily make this tortellini casserole and serve it to family and special company.
Looking for another pasta recipe to make? Try this Five Cheese Ziti al Forno.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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- 1 pound frozen cheese tortellini - cooked according to the package directions.
- Marinara sauce; about 2 cups - I like to use my homemade tomato sauce, but even your favorite store bought tomato sauce works great.
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Step-by-Step Directions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Step 2: Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
- Step 3: Drain and then add the tortellini to the baking dish that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray. Next add the tomato sauce.
- Step 4: Stir gently to combine and then add 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir again to combine and then top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Step 5: After all the ingredients have been combined and placed in a casserole dish, bake it for about 20 minutes. I like to turn the broiler on for the last few minutes of baking to give the cheese a nice color.
What side dishes go best with this recipe?
Serve this casserole hot from the oven with a tossed salad and fresh baked garlic bread. My recipe for homemade garlic monkey bread is always a favorite.
If you don't have enough time to make the garlic monkey bread, you can make garlic bread using homemade garlic butter recipe.
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Can I Add Meat to this Recipe?
- If your family loves meat sauce, you can brown up some ground beef to add to the marinara sauce. You can even add browned sausage.
- How about making this casserole pizza flavored and add chopped pepperoni and green peppers?
- As you can see, the possibilities of where you can take this easy dinner recipe are endless!
Make it a Meal
All you need to add to this recipe to make it a complete meal would be the following:
- Tossed Salad with my Homemade Italian Dressing recipe is usually what my family loves with any chicken recipe.
- Try my recipe for Garlic and Parmesan Cheese Breadsticks!
Storage Tips
- Allow the pasta to cool: Let the cooked pasta cool down at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before storing in airtight containers.
- Transfer the pasta into airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating Tips
- Transfer the pasta to a microwave-safe dish and cover it with a microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the pasta is thoroughly heated. Be cautious not to overcook it, as it can become mushy.
- You can also reheat the leftover pasta in the oven. Place the pasta in an oven-safe dish, cover it with foil, and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until it's heated throughout in a preheated 350°F oven. If you prefer a crispy top, you can remove the foil during the last few minutes of baking.
More Recipes to Love
- Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil
- Easy Beef Ramen Stir Fry - this is a budget friendly recipe ready in 20 minutes!
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Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain.
- Add the drained tortellini a baking dish that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. and then add the tomato sauce.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Add 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese melts, 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
- You can use your favorite brand of marinara sauce or try my homemade recipe.
- Feel free to stir in cooked ground beef or turkey for a heartier casserole.
This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2017 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Roxie Caswell says
Loved this recipe! So fast and easy!
Elena says
Can you use refrigerated cheese tortellini?
Lois says
Yes! That would work fine too.
Terri says
Believe me when I say, I am not a pasta person. I was in the mood for something different but quick and easy and decided to give this a try. Its delicious. I have made it several times and its always a winner. I'm so glad I decided to try it. It's a keeper.
Carmella says
Made it many times and it always turns out great. Thanks for posting it. (Also from northeastern Pa.).
Merila says
I love this recipe.
Desiree says
How many people does this recipe feed ?
Lois says
You could feed 4 to 6 people with this recipe. Thank you for visiting Desiree.
Ron says
I'm in love! I've been wanting to have something quick and easy, but with a little bite to it. I have a favorite go-to store bought sauce, to which I add ground beef and a little sausage. This would be perfect with some garlic brad. Talk about comfort food!