I stirred up this easy tortellini bake and figured if we all like it, others might, too. Broccoli and bacon add color and crunch to this creamy casserole. -Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic to drippings in pan; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat., Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Add tortellini mixture and bacon; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through and broccoli is tender. Freeze option: Sprinkle remaining cheeses over unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1084mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
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Shafeeah Vivier
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and always a hit.
Ronnie Ginther
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Twumasi Twumasikofi
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are amazing.
Xhxh Rhrrh
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover tortellini.
Ahmani Rufat
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's one of those dishes that I know I can always count on to be delicious.
Ghafoor Ali
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
QUEEN SAFIYO
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of bacon, tortellini, and cheese.
SERENITIE HUNSAKER
[email protected]I made this dish for my boyfriend and he couldn't stop eating it! He said it was the best pasta dish he's ever had.
Md Akjb
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The tortellini were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Aleksandra Gapińska
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tortellini, but this dish was amazing! The bacon and cheese sauce were perfect together.
Gift Briggs
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how flavorful and cheesy it was.
Brad Dunnam
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making it again.