Three Cheese Tortellini Bake

Turn tortellini into a delicious Three Cheese Tortellini Bake that’s easy enough for weeknight family dinners yet impressive enough for entertaining guests.

Three Cheese Tortellini Bake Recipe

Refrigerated three-cheese tortellini is a lifesaver on busy days, making quick meals feel effortless. It’s also incredibly versatile, you can turn it into hearty Italian casseroles like this easy 3 cheese tortellini recipe. With just a few simple ingredients, it goes from fridge to fabulous in no time. That’s a weekday win at our house.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make Three Cheese Tortellini Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Pasta – Two packages refrigerated 3-cheese tortellini forms the pasta layer.
• Onion and Garlic – Sweet onion and minced garlic enahnce the flavor.
• Oil – Olive oil for cooking the onion, ground beef and sausage.
• Spices – Salt and black pepper.
• Tomato Sauce – Marinara sauce for the sauce. Use your favorite brand i.e. Four Cheese Betolli
• Cream Cheese Mixture – Chive and onion cream cheese, whole milk, dry Italian seasoning.
• Mozzarella Cheese – Mozzarella cheese for a melty cheesy flavor.

How to Make the BEST Cheese Tortellini Bake Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Dish – Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cook Cheese Tortellini – Prepare the cheese tortellini, per the package instructions slightly under cooking. Drain well.
• Sauté Onion and Garlic – Cook diced onion and garlic until the onion softens and is beginning to brown.
• Add Meat and Sausage – Add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until no pink remains then drain all excess fat from the pan.
• Marinara Sauce – Add marinara sauce. Stir until combined then remove from the heat.
• Cream Cheese Mixture – Whip together the cream cheese, dry Italian seasoning and milk.
• Assemble Casserole – Layer half of the cheese tortellini in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with meat sauce and dollops of cream cheese mixture. Repeat, then sprinkle the top with cheese.
• Oven – Bake per the recipe until bubbly and the cheese has browned, then serve.

Kitchen Equipment to Make 3 Cheese Tortellini Recipe

• Pasta pot for cooking the tortellini.
• Large skillet to make the sauce.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Balloon whisk or hand mixer to whip the cream cheese.
• Medium bowl.
• 13×9-inch baking dish.
• Cheese grater.
• Sharp knife and cutting board.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Tortellini – You can use the same amount of dry tortellini, refrigerated tortellini or frozen tortellini for this recipe. Regardless, refer to the package directions for cooking, then proceed with the recipe.
• Protein – You could use ground chicken, ground sausage or ground turkey in the sauce.
• Best Pasta Sauce to Use – Use a quality prepared marinara sauce for the best and most delicious end result. It’s perfectly fine to use your favorite brand and flavor, that’s seasoned to your liking.
• Cream Cheese – You can replace the cream cheese mixture with ricotta cheese. When doing so, add one large beaten egg to the mixture and dollop if between layers per the recipe.
• Pepperoni – You could add a layer of pepperoni.
• Veggies – You could add baby spinach, red peppers or mushrooms to the meat sauce. When adding peppers or mushrooms, sauté them with the onion.
• Fresh Herbs – You could add fresh parsley, oregano or rosemary
• Cheese – You can use a bag of Italian blend of cheese from the grocery store to expedite assembly and add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for serving.
• Serving Options – Serve this casserole with roasted vegetables or a seven layer salad to round out the meal.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Meal – This entire cheesy tortellini bake can be assembled ahead of time, covered and chilled. It’s ready to pop into the oven when you’re ready to get the dinner ball rolling.
• Leftovers – Store Three Cheese Tortellini Bake covered with foil or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in a preheated 350°F oven just until heated through.
• Freezer – You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 13×9-inch Dish
• Cheese Grater
• Spatula
• Chopping Board and Knives