Alfredo tortellini bake is a weeknight meal that requires little effort, yet it is one of the most delicious creamy casseroles. It combines tortellini, Alfredo sauce, and cheese to make an irresistible casserole dish.
The easy casserole can be assembled and baked in less than 30 minutes using refrigerated packaged tortellini to create the best cheesy Alfredo and pasta bake.
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- ❤️ Favorite things about this recipe
- 📝 What you'll need: ingredients
- 🥣 Before you begin: essential tools
- 🥄 Step by step: instructions
- 👩🍳 Variations to make it your own
- 👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: Amira's tips
- 🧺 How to store leftovers
- ⌛ Make ahead and shortcuts
- 💬 FAQs
- 🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- 📣 Related Recipes
- Alfredo pasta recipes you'll like
- Alfredo Tortellini Bake
❤️ Favorite things about this recipe
- Easy dinner for busy nights or when you're short on time.
- A versatile recipe as you can add your favorite cheeses or veggies.
- A budget-friendly meal with only a handful of ingredient.
- Perfect potluck dish for holidays, picnics or brunch get-togethers.
Tortellini Alfredo will be everyone's new favorite meal. It's the cheesiest comfort casserole that even your pickiest of eaters will love. Both hearty and satisfying, this dish is simple to make for any weeknight dinner.
📝 What you'll need: ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes
- Tortellini: I used refrigerated fresh tortellini from your supermarket. Any flavor you enjoy will do.
- Butter: A touch of butter adds a delicious taste to our creamy sauce.
- Oil: A light-tasting oil, such as avocado oil, works well. You can use light olive oil.
- Fresh garlic: Must have for homemade Alfredo sauce.
- Heavy cream: The base of the homemade creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Italian seasoning: Magnifies the flavor of the recipe.
- Black pepper: Enhances the flavor of the dish.
- Salt: A must for elevating the taste of the Alfredo sauce.
- Parmesan cheese: Get a block and grate it at home for the creamiest sauce.
- Mozzarella cheese: Freshly shredded mozzarella is sprinkled on top before baking. Do not use pre-shredded cheese.
🥣 Before you begin: essential tools
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- 13x9 baking dish
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🥄 Step by step: instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Cook tortellini one minute shy of the package directions. Drain and place cooked tortellini in a 13x9 baking dish. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and oil. Add garlic and sauté, then pour in cream and season with Italian seasoning and black pepper. Whisk and add parmesan cheese.
- Pour sauce over the tortellini and mix to distribute well.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake in the center of your oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and bubbly.
👩🍳 Variations to make it your own
- Top with red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Add some fresh vegetables to this dish, such as fresh broccoli, broccoli florets, or baby spinach.
- Add shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to the casserole before cooking.
- Brown some Italian sausage and add it to the casserole before baking.
👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: Amira's tips
- Use any flavor of tortellini you like.
- Swap out the mozzarella for another favorite shredded cheese or a combination for more flavor. Try using a mixture of parmesan and Romano cheeses
- The key to making the Alfredo sauce is to use freshly grated parmesan cheese. This will ensure the cheese melts easily and creamy.
🧺 How to store leftovers
Refrigerate - Place leftover pasta in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
Freeze- Because this recipe is made with homemade Alfredo sauce with dairy, I do not recommend freezing it as it will separate while thawing.
Reheat - The best way to reheat this dish is by microwaving it. You can also heat it on the stovetop or in the oven if you prefer.
⌛ Make ahead and shortcuts
- This dish is a wonderful dish to make ahead and store in your fridge until ready to heat and enjoy.
- Making your own Alfredo sauce is easy but you can use your favorite store bought Alfredo sauce if you prefer. Just skip making the sauce in steps 3 to 7.
💬 FAQs
Once the pot of water boils, carefully add in the refrigerated tortellini and follow the package instructions. Usually it's about 5 minutes, for this recipe cook it one minute less than the package states.
When making Alfredo tortellini bake, it is recommended that the tortellini be boiled before adding to the sauce. Without par boiling the tortellini will take longer to cook and may become mushy.
Although nothing beats homemade, if you are in a time crunch, you can use a jar of Alfredo sauce in place of the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- I love to serve this Alfredo tortellini casserole recipe with this Air Fryer Garlic Bread for an easy dinner.
- Turn this recipe into an easy meal by pairing it with a fresh side like this Panera Braed Greek Salad.
- Need an easy protein to serve along this casserole, try these Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs.
- I love to end a meal that has a pasta dish like this one, with a sweet treat with bright flavors such as this Lemon Poke Cake.
📣 Related Recipes
- A delicious one-pan meal full of creamy pasta, tender chicken and loads of flavor, you will love this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta.
- Mediterranean Roasted vegetables is the perfect side dish. Cut up vegetables with Mediterranean spices are caramelized to perfection in your oven.
- Looking for more comfort casseroles? Give this Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole a try! Chicken with a buttery topping will be everyone's favorite.
Alfredo pasta recipes you'll like
- Chicken Alfredo Lasagna is a creamy, cheesy classic casserole that will please your entire family. Flavorful chicken with buttery, milky white sauce and tender lasagna noodles.
- Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Shrimp is the ultimate creamy comforting dinner for your family. A 30 minute meal with juicy shrimp, tender chicken, pasta all in a rich Alfredo sauce.
This is one of our favorite comfort meals. Anytime I can get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes, it's a winner! What does your comfort meal look like? Leave me a comment below. I would love to know.
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Alfredo Tortellini Bake
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini 18-24 ounces
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons oil any light tasting oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook tortellini 1 minute shy of the package directions, drain. Place tortellini in a 13x9 baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat add butter and oil .
- When butter melts, add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in cream and season with Italian seasoning and black pepper. Whisk gently for a couple of minutes.
- Add parmesan cheese and continue to whisk until melted.
- Taste to adjust seasoning.
- Pour Sauce over the tortellini and mix to distribute well.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake in the center of your oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and bubbly.
- Leave it for longer if you want the top to be golden brown.
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