Description
Indulge in a creamy and comforting Alfredo Tortellini Bake, a delicious pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Cheesy tortellini is enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken diced (optional)
- 1 cup baby spinach chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook tortellini: Cook tortellini in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than package directions, then drain.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked tortellini, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, chicken (if using), spinach, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Transfer to baking dish: Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon crumbles or sun-dried tomatoes.
- You can swap spinach for steamed broccoli or peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
