Description
Creamy Pesto Tortellini Bake with Mozzarella is a comforting dish featuring tender tortellini in rich pesto cream sauce, topped with bubbling mozzarella. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk for best results)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking dish.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pesto sauce and heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In your baking dish, mix together cooked tortellini, creamy pesto sauce, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Optionally, add halved cherry tomatoes and spinach for added flavor.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the top and add extra Parmesan if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with olive oil for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding cooked chicken or sautéed vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor. For a fresher taste, use fresh basil in your pesto sauce.