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Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini (35-Minute Easy Bake)

Creamy tomato basil tortellini is a comforting baked pasta made with tender cheese-filled tortellini, a rich tomato cream sauce, and fresh basil. Easy to assemble and baked until bubbly, it’s a cozy dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups Marinara or crushed canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Light broth or pasta water
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Cream cheese or heavy cream (optional swap)
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp Basil dried
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano
  • Salt & pepper
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat butter, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add tomato paste + broth, stir. Simmer 8–10 minutes until thick.
  3. Stir basil + oregano. Season.
  4. Add tortellini, fold into the sauce, top with mozzarella + parmesan.
  5. Bake 12–15 minutes at 375°F until cheese melts.
  6. Garnish and serve.