Cheesy Baked Tortellini

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Comforting One Pot Meals

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (307)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(307)

Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

Olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 pound purchased cheese tortellini
2 ounces thinly sliced smoked mozzarella
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish.

Whisk the sauce, mascarpone cheese, parsley and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top the mixture with the smoked mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheeses on top melt, about 30 minutes.

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recipe Cheesy Baked Tortellini
christina secaucus, NJ 02-05-2010
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no smoke mozzarella
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

the smoked mozzarella was so strong i just got sick from it, it looked nasty..without that it was a good dinner next time im... using regular mozzarella.Read more
recipe Cheesy Baked Tortellini
Tammi Columbus, OH 02-01-2010
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Quick, Easy, and Delicious
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this tonight. Prep time was so fast. Tortellini cooks up quickly, mixing the sauce while waiting, transfer and bake. I... couldn't find the smoked mozzarella, so I used an Italian blend of shredded cheese instead. Turned out just fine. I also finely chopped some garlic and shallots and added some mushrooms. Next time I might add some spinach and perhaps the Italian sausage that some have suggested. Can't wait to make this dish for the next big family event. Read more
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C Vienna, VA 01-29-2010
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so good for something so quick
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I trusted the previous rater that said Giada used smoked Gouda and now I'm a smoked Gouda fan! It's really different and it... really makes this dish something special. My husband and I loved it. Easy enough for a weeknight meal and good enough for company. Thanks again Giada.Read more
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Shelly Baldwin, NY 01-28-2010
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Not a grand slam, thank you ma'am
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The ingredients are a bit pricey, almost 20 dollars in cheese alone. I have a greaaaaaaaat marinara, which I never go wrong... with. I usually know the dish is a hit when the left overs are gone, this one took a while. In my opinion the smoked mozarella was a bit overpowering. Slightly, but if I was to do it again I would leave it out. I give it a 3.50 Read more
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karen endicott, NY 01-20-2010
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this dish for sunday dinner for my Italian family. I was a little nervous because my Italian grandmother is usually... the main cook and she uses friendly criticism when it comes to cooking, because her way is the right way and thats that. lol I used our own homemade tomato sauce, I didn't add the herbs because, our sauce has enough flavor. This was delicious my whole family loved it! Even my grandmother. I also shredded the smoked mozzarella, instead of simply cutting it in slices and laying it on top. I thought this would make a better spread out cheesy crust, and it did. Yummy!! Thanks Giada!Read more
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Danielle lexington, KY 01-19-2010
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One of My Favorites!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great dish and super easy to make. I noticed the post below that the recipe was posted wrong and should actually have smoked... gouda instead of the smoked mozzarella. Definitely much better with the smoke gouda. Read more