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Baked Cheese Tortellini

Baked cheese tortellini is easy to make and is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Use your favorite tortellini, and this will be ready in no time at all!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, pasta, tortellini
Servings: 4
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Aimee

Ingredients

  • 10 oz tortellini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow or white onion diced
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • First, heat up a large pot of water to boiling.
  • Heat another pot over med-high heat and add olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook until onion is softened and translucent. Reduce heat to medium and add the tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook the tortellini according to the package directions and drain once cooked.
  • To layer the dish, first add sauce to an 8 ½ x 11 casserole dish. Add the tortellini on top, and stir to combine. Tear the mozzarella cheese and place over the top.
  • Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and top with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 3mg