Description
This Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole is a rich and creamy baked pasta dish loaded with melty cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fresh spinach. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, this easy tortellini bake is ready in just 40 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 12 oz fresh/refrigerated tortellini (cooked half the time stated on the package)
- Butter (for greasing the dish)
- 1 large handful spinach
- 1 cup gorgonzola cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a round (8-inch) or rectangular (10×7-inch) casserole dish with butter.
- Boil tortellini for half the amount of time stated on the package, then drain.
- Layer half of the tortellini in the dish, followed by half the spinach, half the walnuts, and half of both cheeses.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortellini, spinach, walnuts, and cheeses.
- Pour the cream over the top, ensuring all the tortellini is coated.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
- Serve warm as is or with a side salad. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap gorgonzola for blue cheese or feta if preferred.
- Add mushrooms or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- Use a mix of mozzarella and parmesan for a gooier, sharper taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 748 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg