Description
This Vegetarian Cheesy Tortellini Casserole is packed with flavorful roasted vegetables and filling, fresh tortellini. You can use any kind of veggies you like and they can easily be prepped ahead of time, for a quick and easy weeknight meal! Serve with garlic bread and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sized zucchini, diced (1–2 cups)
- 1 medium sized summer squash, diced (1–2 cups)
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 2 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 large red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (18 oz) bag fresh cheese tortellini, family size
- 1 (25 oz) jar pasta sauce, or marinara
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil or parsley
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F. To a large sheetpan, add the diced zucchini, squash, bell peppers and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and add the spices, salt and pepper. Use your hands to toss everything together, until veggies are completely coated with oil and spices. Place vegetables in the oven and roast until fork tender and starting to brown, 20-25 minutes.
- While vegetables are roasting, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, add in the tortellini and cook according to package directions, 4-5 minutes if using fresh. Drain tortellini well and then add back into the pot.
- Next, add in the pasta sauce, roasted vegetables, 1 cup shredded cheese and fresh herbs. Mix together well and then pour mixture into an oven safe baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top and cover lightly with aluminum foil.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. and place the casserole in the oven. Allow to cook for about 20 minutes covered, remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is brown and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
If you want to add some heat to this casserole, a spoonful of crushed calabrian chili peppers would be great!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
