Description
This Alfredo Tortellini Bake is a comforting and creamy pasta casserole that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Filled with cheese tortellini, a rich Alfredo sauce, and a blend of cheeses, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini:
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
Sauce:
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook tortellini: Cook tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water for 2–3 minutes, until they float. Drain well.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine Alfredo sauce, ricotta, sour cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and chicken (if using).
- Season and assemble: Season with salt and pepper. Fold in tortellini. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake: Top with remaining mozzarella. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding sautéed spinach or mushrooms.
- Substitute chicken with Italian sausage or leave it out for a vegetarian option.
- This dish can be frozen before baking for a convenient make-ahead meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
