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    Home » Recipes » Pasta

    30 Minute Creamy Baked Tortellini

    Published: Apr 20, 2021 · Modified: Jan 4, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    This quick and easy baked tortellini is made with only 7 ingredients and is on the table in less than 30 minutes!

    It's cheesy, creamy, and there is no need to pre-cook the tortellini pasta, making it the perfect dish for busy weeknights when time is short! You might also like my cheesy slow cooker tortellini too!

    Baked tortellini in a serving dish.

    So, I'm going to put my hand's up here and tell you I've cheated a little bit and used a ready made pasta sauce, but we all need a little help every now and again!

    But seriously, this easy cheesy baked tortellini is so simple to make! All that you have to do is mix the ingredient's in a bowl, spoon into a baking dish and top with the cheese, simple as that! It bakes in 25 minutes, so dinner is on the table in under half an hour.

    This baked pasta really has been my saviour on many a night when the kids are starving!

    👩‍🍳 Love creamy comfort food? Try my gnocchi with creamy blue cheese sauce!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy.
    • Only 7 ingredients.
    • No need to pre-cook the pasta.
    • Easily adapted to make it vegetarian.
    • Easily doubled to feed more people.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for baked tortellini.
    • Fresh Tortellini Pasta - I used 4 cheese tortellini but any fresh stuffed pasta would work well. Why not try spinach and ricotta or chicken and bacon if you like things meaty!
    • Pasta Sauce - I cheated and used a ready-made creamy tomato pasta sauce.
    • Double Cream - creates the most wonderful velvety smooth pasta sauce. You could substitute with crème fraiche if you prefer.
    • Smoked Sausage - adds a flavour and meatiness to the dish, but just leave it out if you're vegetarian. Instead, you could add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, tinned sweetcorn or sliced cooked Quorn sausages.
    • Fresh Basil - gives the baked tortellini a heady herby scent and ups the flavour!
    • Mozzarella - you can't have pasta without cheese, and sliced buffalo mozzarella adds that all-important gooeyness.
    • Parmesan - finely grated Parmesan sprinkled on top of the dish before baking creates a wonderful cheesy crust to the tortellini pasta bake.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    1. Place the pasta sauce and double cream in a bowl and give it a mix.

    2. Stir in the fresh tortellini.

    3. Add the sliced smoked sausage and mix until combined.

    4. Tear in fresh basil leaves.

    Step by step photo instructions for making baked tortellini.

    5. Spoon the pasta into a baking dish (1.5 litres capacity) and top with the mozzarella and Parmesan.

    6. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the tortellini is cooked and the sauce bubbling.

    Tortellini pasta bake.

    💭 Top tips

    • If you like your pasta baked with a golden crispy top, just pop the baked tortellini under the grill for 1-2 minutes once it has finished in the oven. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.
    • Make sure your baking dish is an adequate size for the pasta bake. I always place the baking dish on a baking tray so that if any sauce does bubble up, the tray catches it and I don't have to clean the oven (worst job ever!).
    • Take 5 minutes in the morning to assemble the pasta bake and leave it in the fridge whilst you go about your day. Once everyone is home from school and work, all you need to do is pop it straight in the oven!

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    The baked tortellini is delicious with a crisp green salad and homemade pesto focaccia or garlic bread.

    📖 Variations

    • Vary the tortellini you use. I like spinach and ricotta or smoked ham. Just make sure you use fresh pasta.
    • Up the veggies by adding chopped roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes or drained tinned sweetcorn.
    • Stir in a spoon of sun-dried tomato pesto to give the dish a flavour boost.
    • Instead of mozzarella, why not try topping the baked pasta with grated cheddar instead.
    • Stir through leftover roast chicken, gammon or even chorizo into the pasta bake. It's a great dish for using up leftovers.
    • Try using a creamy carbonara pasta sauce instead of a tomato pasta sauce.
    Baked tortellini garnished with fresh basil.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: The cooked baked pasta can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave.

    Freeze: Alternatively, leftovers can be frozen in a freezer-safe container. Defrost in the fridge and reheat in the microwave until piping hot.

    ❓ FAQS

    Will fresh pasta cook in the oven?

    Fresh pasta will cook in the oven without the need to pre-cook it, as long as it is covered in a sauce to prevent it from burning.

    Can I use dried pasta?

    Dried pasta can be used in this pasta recipe but will need to be pre-cooked first.

    😋Related recipes

    More delicious pasta recipes to try!

    • Creamy Paprika Chicken Pasta
    • Creamy Sausage Pasta
    • BBQ Chicken Pasta
    • Boursin Pasta
    • Bacon and Pumpkin Pasta
    • Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

    More dinner inspiration from the blog!

    • Easy Leftover Chicken Curry Recipe
    • Easy Spicy Chicken Pizza Recipe
    • Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Recipe
    • Slow Cooker Beef Keema Curry Recipe

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    Recipe

    Baked tortellini with a cheesy topping.
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    30 Minute Baked Tortellini

    A quick and easy baked tortellini made with only 7 ingredients. It's on the table in less than 30 minutes and best of all you don't need to pre-cook the pasta!
    Course Pasta
    Cuisine British
    Keyword baked tortellini, tortellini pasta bake
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 3
    Calories 818kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Oven Proof Baking Dish
    • Cheese Grater

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 500 g Pasta Sauce I used creamy tomato
    • 100 ml Double Cream
    • 300 g Fresh Tortellini I used four cheese
    • 160 g Smoked Sausage sliced
    • 10 g Basil torn (a small handful)
    • 125 g Ball of Mozzarella drained and sliced
    • 50 g Parmesan grated

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160 fan/ 350F/ Gas 4).
    • In a large mixing bowl stir the pasta sauce and double cream together until combined.
    • Add in the fresh tortellini, sliced smoked sausage and torn basil leaves and stir until the sauce has coated all of the ingredients.
    • Spoon the pasta into a baking dish and top with the sliced mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
    • Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

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    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • If you like your pasta bakes with a golden crispy top, just pop the baked tortellini under the grill for 1-2 minutes once it has finished in the oven. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.
    • Make sure your baking dish is an adequate size for the pasta bake. I always place the baking dish on a baking tray so that if any sauce does bubble up over, the tray catches it and I don't have to clean the oven (worst job ever!).
    • Take 5 minutes in the morning to assemble the pasta bake and leave in the fridge. Once everyone is home from school and work all you need to do is pop it straight in the oven!
     
    Variations:
    • Vary the tortellini you use. I like spinach and ricotta or smoked ham. Just make sure you use fresh pasta.
    • Up the veggies by adding chopped roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes or drained tinned sweetcorn.
    • Stir in a spoon of sun-dried tomato pesto to give the dish a flavour boost.
    • Instead of mozzarella, why not try topping the baked pasta with grated cheddar instead.
    • Stir through leftover roast chicken, gammon or even chorizo into the pasta bake. It's a great dish for using up leftovers.
    • Try using a creamy carbonara pasta sauce instead of a tomato pasta sauce.
     
    Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    30 Minute Baked Tortellini
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    818
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    49
    g
    75
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    24
    g
    150
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    166
    mg
    55
    %
    Sodium
     
    2301
    mg
    100
    %
    Potassium
     
    734
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    56
    g
    19
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    40
    g
    80
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1799
    IU
    36
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    602
    mg
    60
    %
    Iron
     
    5
    mg
    28
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. veenaazmanov

      April 20, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, creamy and perfect Dinner option. My family to relish it for sure. I love it too.

      Reply
    2. Jen

      April 20, 2021 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a perfect easy dinner. I think I actually like creamy baked pasta dishes more than my kids do! This recipe is definitely going into our dinner rotation.

      Reply
    3. Claudia Lamascolo

      April 20, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love tortellini and these flavors are fantastic! Baked is such a treat and sounds wonderful!

      Reply
    4. Tara Teaspoon

      April 20, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Ugh the cheese is calling my name, and I had to make it! I am trying to workout more, and this is worth an extra workout!

      Reply
    5. Michelle

      April 20, 2021 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love tortellini and cheesy sauce, can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply

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