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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Main Dishes

    Cheese Tortellini Bake with Roasted Broccoli

    Published: Feb 3, 2014 · by Nicole · Updated: Mar 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Cheese Tortellini Bake is also just buying things and putting them together. I mean, there's a little bit of cooking involved, but it's mostly just assembly. And is that wrong? No, it's not! Not every meal needs to be a big production and that, my friends, is why Sandra Lee is a genius. So maybe my own semi-homemade dinners have a little less condensed cream of mushroom soup and a lot less alcohol, but the overall concept is there. It's a solid concept!

    Small baking dishes sitting on a cookie sheet are filled with tortellini noodles, broccoli, and unmelted cheese.
    I rarely buy refrigerated tortellini and ravioli because the portions are so small, I'm usually still hungry after I've finished eating. So when I do buy them, I like to bulk up the meal with veggies, which help me feel full without adding many extra calories. I started this recipe with a good quality refrigerated tortellini (I used RP's because they're based out of Madison, where we used to live) and pasta sauce, then added oven-roasted broccoli and a little mozzarella cheese. Yes, it's that easy! And with the time you save on dinner, you'll have time to whip up a tablescape and cocktails.

    Cheese Tortellini Bake with Roasted Broccoli in white pot with fork

    Cheese Tortellini Bake with Roasted Broccoli

    Using store-bought marinara sauce and tortellini makes this Cheese Tortellini Bake a cinch to put together.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: Cheese Tortellini Bake, tortellini recipe
    Servings: 2 -4 servings
    Calories: 329kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium crowns broccoli broken into florets
    • 2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
    • Olive oil mister or cooking spray
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 9-ounce package cheese tortellini
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 cup good quality marinara sauce
    • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
    • Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray. Place the broccoli and garlic in the dish, spray with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Roast the broccoli for about 20 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Don't turn off the oven.
    • While the broccoli is roasting, cook the tortellini according to the package instructions and drain well. (If you don't drain the tortellini well, the bake will be watery, so make sure it's really dry!)
    • Add the tortellini to the baking dish with the broccoli and toss with the Italian seasoning and marinara sauce. Top with cheese and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

    Notes

    To make the Cheese Tortellini Bake in mini-cocottes or ramekins, roast the broccoli on a baking sheet instead of in a baking dish, toss the ingredients together in a bowl, and divide them into the individual mini-cocottes.
    This makes 2 big servings, or you can get 4 smaller servings out of it and make them a meal by serving a salad on the side.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1021mgPotassium: 2373mgFiber: 18gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 4525IUVitamin C: 552mgCalcium: 465mgIron: 6mg
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    Comments

    1. Tara says

      March 12, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      What if I have frozen broccoli, not my fav but can I still roast it from frozen or should I defrost first?

      Reply
      • Kiersten Frase says

        March 14, 2014 at 2:05 pm

        In my experience, frozen veggies don't really roast well. I'd just steam it, drain it thoroughly (otherwise it will make the sauce watery), and then use it in the recipe. The taste won't be quite the same, but I've used steamed frozen broccoli in pasta bowls before.

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    2. Conor says

      March 14, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Hi Kiersten,

      I have pre-cooked, frozen tortellini in my freezer. Can I use those? Should I cook them first or would they be fine from their frozen state?

      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kiersten Frase says

        March 16, 2014 at 8:37 pm

        You'll want to cook them first, then use them in the recipe.

        Reply
    3. Vanessa Smith says

      April 12, 2016 at 5:34 pm

      If I doubled this recipe can I freeze on the casseroles for later ?

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        April 24, 2016 at 4:42 pm

        I haven't frozen it myself, but I think it would work.

        Reply
    4. Cassandra says

      March 05, 2018 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy, and simple. I added baby spinach to it for some more greens. Thanks for the quick Monday night dinner 🙂

      Reply
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