Easy way to make Baked Tortellini (Creamy and Cheesy)

All year long, this baked tortellini with cheese and cream is ideal! Tortellini, ham, and peas are combined with a homemade cheese sauce that is made extra quickly.

Create a quick and delectable pasta recipe by substituting your favorite add-ins (or whatever you have on hand) for the original ones!

Since you can use almost anything you have on hand and there are so many different mix-ins and add-ons, this baked tortellini recipe will be a hit.

Making Tortellini Bake

It’s so easy to make this creamy baked tortellini recipe.

1. Tortellini should be prepared as directed on the packaging. They will cook more in the oven, so don’t overcook them.
2. Construct the cheese sauce (per the recipe below).
3. Everything should be combined, covered with the remaining cheddar cheese, and baked uncovered.

Variations

• Replace the ham with leftover chicken or turkey.
• Replacing peas with leftover roasted vegetables
• Include freshly prepared, crisp-tender steamed, or sautéed vegetables. One of my favorites is steaming broccoli!
• Trade out the cheeses for whatever is in your fridge. Make certain that at least one of the cheeses has a strong flavor.

Shortcut: Add the cheeses after replacing the homemade sauce with jarred Alfredo sauce (you’ll need about 22 ounces or 1 1/2 (15 ounces each) jars).

Replace the ham with leftover roasted vegetables or chicken.

What to serve with a baked tortellini

Almost anything can make a good side dish, depending on what you put in your unique tortellini bake recipe! Try a beet salad, a fresh, crunchy salad with a tangy vinaigrette, or even a straightforward tossed salad.

With a slice of garlic bread, please!

Have Extras?

Creamy tortellini leftovers make excellent lunches for both work and school the following day! Even serving it cold is possible!

Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave to reheat. If necessary, add some milk to thin it out a bit.

Baked Tortellini

This simple tortellini bake is stuffed with delicious creamy cheese!

Ingredients

• 20 ounces cheese tortellini refrigerated
• 2 cups ham chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 ⅔ cup whole milk
• 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 cup frozen green peas defrosted

Instructions

1. Set the oven to 350°F.
2. Tortellini should be prepared as directed on the packaging.
3. In a saucepan, mix the butter, garlic, and basil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes at medium heat, or until aromatic.
4. Seasonings and flour are added. for one minute. Bit by little, stir in milk until the mixture is smooth. Over medium heat, bring to a boil while stirring.
5. After removing from the heat, whisk in 1 cup each of cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted.
6. In a 9×13 pan, combine the tortellini, sauce, ham, and green peas. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.

Nutrition information

Calories: 484 | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 3mg