Tortellini Pizza Bake Recipe You’ll Crave Tonight
This Tortellini Pizza Bake Recipe is a cheesy, kid-friendly pasta casserole that combines the flavors of your favorite pepperoni pizza with tender cheese tortellini for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Kid-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 20–25 pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook cheese tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked tortellini with pizza sauce, garlic powder, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a layer of pepperoni slices. Sprinkle with the remaining Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with red pepper flakes or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen tortellini for convenience.
- Substitute pepperoni with cooked sausage or veggies for variation.
- Serve with garlic bread or a green salad to complete the meal.
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking for an even quicker dinner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg