This cheesy oven-baked tortellini casserole is the easiest and most delicious meal! This easy dinner idea comes together in less than 30 minutes and uses only 3 simple ingredients! This Cheesy Tortellini Casserole has been a weeknight lifesaver in my home, and I know it will be in yours too!
This easy pasta dish is very versatile and calls for ingredients that you most likely always have on hand. It is a great weeknight dinner recipe as it takes only 5 minutes to prepare and in 25 minutes, you have a quick and easy casserole that the entire family will love.
If you crave the taste of lasagna but you only have 30 minutes to get dinner on the table, this recipe is perfect. It is a no-pasta boil kind of recipe. And it is an awesome recipe to make with kids of any age. My daughter always helps me make this pasta dish and often she prepares it all on her own. It is that easy to make!
Why you will love cheesy oven-baked tortellini casserole
- This recipe is so versatile. You can adjust this to your taste, switch up the ingredients, and make it your own.
- It only calls for 3 ingredients.
- It is ready in 30 minutes.
- You can easily double this recipe to feed a crowd.
- This is a very budget-friendly recipe.
Ingredients
Tortellini – Use the refrigerated uncooked kind for best results. It’s usually sold in the deli section. You can use tortellini with any filling you like. You’ll want two small packages or one large one–about 18-20 ounces in total. These are the ones we love and use in this recipe.
Marinara Sauce – You can make a homemade pasta sauce or you can opt to use a jar. I reach for jarred marinara sauce when I can to help cut a corner in the prep department, but not give up the flavor of the dish.
Shredded cheese – I like to use Mozzarella or Provolone cheese. You can substitute a different type of cheese if you prefer, just be sure it will melt well.
How to make this cheesy baked tortellini
Add half a cup of the marinara sauce to the bottom of your baking dish. You can use a round or rectangular baking dish. I use a 9×13-inch baking dish. Coat the bottom of the baking dish with the marinara sauce. Then add the tortellini on top of the marinara sauce.
Next, add the rest of the tomato/marinara sauce on top of the tortellini. Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the dish and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 20 minutes, remove the aluminum foil, and bake it for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden brown.
Tips and tricks
What to serve with this baked tortellini – Serve with your favorite salad, bread, or vegetables. Try my no-bake bread.
To freeze – prepare in a freezer-safe baking dish then cover with foil. When you are ready to bake, bake as directed adding about 10-20 minutes to the baking time.
How to store – place any leftovers you have in the fridge in an air-tight container and store them for up to three days.
How to reheat – place in a microwave-safe dish and warm for a couple of minutes, until it is warmed through.
Other recipes I think you will love!
Cheesy Spaghetti with Hot Dogs
Easy Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Italian Sausage Ravioli Alfredo with Spinach
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Cheesy Oven-Baked Tortellini Casserole – only 3 ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 20oz package Cheese Tortellini
- 1 jar Marinara (tomato) sauce 24 oz
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Add half a cup of Marinara sauce to the bottom of your baking dish. You can use a round or rectangular baking dish. I use a 9×13-inch baking dish. Coat the bottom of the baking dish with the marinara sauce.
- Then add the tortellini on top of the marinara sauce.
- Next, add the rest of the tomato/marinara sauce on top of the tortellini.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Notes
- If you would like, you can always add meat. You can brown any ground meat or sausage of your choice and add it to this tortellini casserole.
- Want to add veggies? Add shredded carrots, zucchini, or bell pepper – cook with the ground beef mixture for 2-3 minutes. Or stir in baby spinach – add just prior to baking.
