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Baked Cheese Tortellini
Homestyle Pasta
Prep time:
10 minutesBake Time:
15-18 minutes“This looks impressive and is easy to throw together quickly. Grandma made sure kept these ingredients on hand for when unexpected company popped in. ”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 2 packages (9 ounces each) cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray four 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Cook the tortellini in a large saucepan of salted water according to the package directions. Drain.
3
Meanwhile, combine the bread crumbs, parsley and basil in a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
4
Combine the cooked tortellini and marinara sauce in a large bowl. Mix well. Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Divide the pasta mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins.
5
Sprinkle about 2 tbsp. bread crumb mixture over each tortellini-filled ramekin. Bake until the tortellini mixture is heated through and the bread crumb mixture is lightly browned, 15–18 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
For a special touch, garnish each ramekin of tortellini with basil leaves just before serving.
Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
Serve the baked tortellini with a green salad and focaccia. For dessert, enjoy lemon sherbet and vanilla wafers.
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