Tortellini Pasta Bake

This Tortellini Pasta Bake recipe is not only easy and cheesy but also delicious.  This quick and easy, hearty vegetarian dinner comes together with just 4 ingredients and a few minutes of prep time.  It's a perfect cozy combination of frozen cheese tortellini, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Italian Seasoning that tastes like baked tortellini, but without all the fuss. You don't even need to cook the tortellini first! 

Love easy baked pasta dinners?  Also, try my Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna, Crock Pot Baked Ziti, and Baked Goat Cheese Pasta. 

Tortellini Pasta Bake recipe

This Tortellini Pasta Bake recipe is the cozy, crazy-simple dinner idea you've been needing.  With just 4 ingredients that are freezer and pantry staples, this delicious, comforting baked pasta comes together in 5 minutes of prep.  No need to even pre-boil or cook the tortellini.  Let the oven do it for you.

My Tortellini Pasta Bake recipe uses no joke, just 4 ingredients to make the cozy, rich baked pasta of your dreams.  All you do is mix together your favorite marinara sauce with the tortellini, cheese, and Italian Seasoning.  With the twins' sports and scouts schedule keeping us out most weeknights, I have been needing some simple dinners like this to keep on hand.  This is one that we make a few times a month.  I love to serve it with a salad or Roasted Broccoli to round out the meal and add some veggies.

Tortellini Pasta Bake is the kind of dish everyone loves, from the cook to the Hubs and the kids!  This dish is also super flexible and customizable!  I used cheese tortellini, but you can use meat or even spinach to fit your family's diet and tastes.  This 4-ingredient dinner is a must-try!  This recipe will be a staple in your house too.

Tortellini Pasta Bake recipe...

• It only takes 4 easy ingredients you can keep in your freezer and pantry!
• The prep time is no joke, just 5 minutes.  No need to cook or boil the pasta ahead of time.
• It's a great use of that frozen tortellini that's been hanging out in your freezer.
• It's a hearty vegetarian meal that everyone will love!
• You can make it with meat ravioli, too.
• It's great as leftovers.
• It tastes amazing and is a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults.  Everyone asked for seconds!

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make thisTortellini Pasta Bake recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Frozen Tortellini: Use your favorite brand.  I like to use the frozen cheese ravioli, as shown in the photo below, but you can use meat or spinach too.  If you have fresh tortellini, I've included the instructions for that in the variations below.
• Italian Cheese: You can use the Mozzarella Cheese or Italian Cheese Blend from the store, which is often a blend of mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, asiago, and romano.  You can also use just regular shredded mozzarella cheese if you prefer.  Either will work great!  I love the added depth of flavor of the pre-mixed Italian cheese.
• Parmesan Cheese: I also like to add some grated parmesan cheese to the mix.  If you don't have this, you can add more Italian Cheese blend.
• Marinara Sauce: Use a good store-bought marinara sauce, since that's where most of this dish's flavor comes from.  If you have extra time, you can make your own with my Crock Pot Marinara Sauce.
• Italian Seasoning: I make my own Italian Seasoning blend with oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and sage.  You can also use your favorite store brand.
• Water: Adding a small amount of water to the pasta sauce helps the tortellini cook without pre-boiling the dish.
• Optional: Garlic powder or garlic salt.  You can also add some Parmesan cheese, if desired. If you are feeling fancy, you can garnish with fresh parsley or fresh basil.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make this Tortellini Pasta Bake, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x12 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the frozen tortellini, 1 ½ cups Italian cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, water, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the frozen tortellini mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top.
4. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
5. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted on top.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Variations

I love this Tortellini Pasta Bake recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Add Vegetables: You can easily layer in fresh spinach for a more veggie-heavy dinner.  You could also layer in some veggies like shredded carrots, tomatoes, onion, zucchini, kale, mushrooms, or even bell peppers.
• Make it Alfredo: Give it a creamy texture by using Alfredo sauce.
• Make it Gluten Free: Use gluten-free tortellini.
• Make it Meaty: Add cooked beef or Italian sausage to the sauce
• Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Make it Garlic: I love sprinkling garlic salt on my cheese layers.
• Use Fresh Ravioli: You can use fresh tortellini; just bake it for less time.  Bake it covered for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.  Cooking time will be less than frozen.

FAQ Recipe

Storage & Leftovers

You can freeze this dish after cooking.  Put it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months.  When you are ready to reheat it, thaw it, then microwave or oven-reheat it.

Can I use tortellini in a pasta bake?

Yes! Adding filled tortellini to a pasta bake is an easy way to make a filling, home-cooked pasta dinner.

Does tortellini need to be boiled before baking?

No! Frozen tortellini or fresh tortellini does not need to be boiled before baking.

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Tortellini Pasta Bake recipe

Julie Wunder

This Tortellini Pasta Bake recipe is not only easy and cheesy but also delicious.  This quick and easy, hearty vegetarian dinner comes together with just 4 ingredients and a few minutes of prep time.  It's a perfect cozy combination of frozen cheese tortellini, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Italian Seasoning that tastes like baked tortellini, but without all the fuss. You don't even need to cook the tortellini first! 

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 8

Calories 556 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 bags of frozen tortellini , 19 ounces each
• 2 cups Italian cheese , shredded
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 jar of marinar sauce, 26 ounces
• ½ cup water
• ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning, optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x12 baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the frozen tortellini, 1 ½ cups Italian cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, water and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
• Pour the frozen tortellini mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  
• Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutires. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted on top.
  
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftover Baked Tortellini Patsa in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezing

You can freeze this dish after cooking.  Put it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months.  When you are ready to reheat it, thaw it, then microwave or oven-reheat it.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 31gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1175mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 339mgIron: 4mg

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