Alfredo Tortellini Bake
A comforting and easy Alfredo Tortellini Bake recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. This creamy, cheesy pasta dish comes together in about 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4
- : Lara
Ingredients
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Main ingredients
- 18 ounce refrigerated cheese tortellini (2 (9 ounce) packages)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 ounce cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until completely melted and smooth.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream until beautifully combined.
- Stir in about half a cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add drained tortellini to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in shredded mozzarella and the remaining half cup of Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden-brown on top.
Notes
This bake can be assembled up to a day in advance. Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking if refrigerated overnight. Add a few extra minutes to baking time if needed. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.