Tortellini Casserole with Spinach (Tortellini al Forno)

Tortellini Casserole with Spinach (Tortellini al Forno)

This cheap weeknight favorite is done in 25 minutes with just 5 ingredients. Cheesy and packed with flavor this dish heats up really well and is a great option for your lunchbox.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 547kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Ingredients

½ lb dried tortellini any filling; see notes for how to use fresh or frozen tortellini
butter small amount for buttering the dish
1 large handful fresh spinach
1⅓ cups shredded cheese any kind that melts well
1 teaspoon chili flakes more or less according to taste
1 cups heavy cream half and half also works

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and cook the tortellini half as long as stated on the package.
½ lb dried tortellini
Butter a casserole dish that's either round and about 8 inches (20 cm) across or rectangular and about 10 x 7 inches (25 x 18 cm). The exact size is not important!
butter
Place half of the tortellini in the bottom of the dish, followed by half the spinach and half the cheese. Then add the rest of the tortellini, the rest of the spinach, chili flakes, and the rest of the cheese. Pour over the cream, and try to spread it out as much as possible.
1 large handful fresh spinach, 1⅓ cups shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 cups heavy cream
Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly golden and the casserole seems mostly set. Serve as it is or with a salad.

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Notes

Dried tortellini: boil it first, halfway
Fresh tortellini: don't boil it first.
Frozen tortellini: either thaw it first and don't boil it, boil it just a minute so it's not frozen.
Make it vegetarian by using vegetarian tortellini
Bake time can vary with your oven. Tent with foil if it browns too much too quickly, and raise the heat if it's not browned after 15 minutes.
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Store leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months
Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 1-minute increments
Reheat the entire casserole in the oven, covered with aluminum foil, at 350ºF (175ºC) for 15-20 minutes.

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