Description
This Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole combines the flavors of pizza with cheesy tortellini in a hearty baked dish. Perfect for a comforting family meal or a potluck dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar pizza or marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the tortellini: Cook the tortellini according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add the sauce, oregano, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Combine ingredients: Mix cooked tortellini with sauce, half of mozzarella, and half of pepperoni.
- Assemble: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining cheeses and pepperoni.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a meatier version, add cooked ground sausage or beef.
- Consider turkey pepperoni or mini pepperoni for variation.
- This casserole can be frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
