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23 Tasty Tortellini Recipes You've Got to Try

Updated on March 01, 2024
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Thought your favorite bowl of pasta couldn’t get any more delicious? We’re taking it to the next level by replacing regular noodles with savory, stuffed tortellini—an easy upgrade that everyone is sure to enjoy.

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Our Best Ideas for Tortellini

We love a good plate of spaghetti as much as anyone else (especially when it’s paired with exactly the right sauce) — but there’s no denying that pasta is better with fillings! Whether it’s creamy ricotta, meaty mushrooms or savory beef, extra flavor is always welcome. That’s why we love tortellini. We'll put our favorite pasta pot to work any night of the week serving them up, starting with Rachael’s pasta salad that gives a classic flavor combination (spinach and artichoke) a new twist. She dresses everything with a deliciously tangy vinaigrette.

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Spinach Tortellini Soup

Who needs chicken noodle when you can have tortellini instead? As an added bonus, this soup comes together in just 15 minutes, using ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen.

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Skillet Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Store-bought tortellini are the star of this quick and creamy weeknight meal. They simmer in their own sauce, making this a one-skillet meal with easy cleanup. Try one-inch pieces of Italian sausage instead of chicken for a variation.

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Sausage, White Bean and Tortellini Soup

When you need a hearty, one-pot meal look no further than this satisfying soup. It’s chock-full of Italian sausage, white beans and pasta.

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Tortellini Caprese Salad

An easy twist on classic pasta salad? Try using tortellini instead of regular noodles.

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Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

Pumpkin puree gives pasta sauce the perfect savory-sweet flavor — and makes it extra creamy.

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Warm Garlic & Herb Tortellini Salad

Warm tortellini and roasted vegetables are elevated with a tangy Italian garlicky herb dressing along with a little salami and fresh herbs. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a side for a crowd.

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Mushroom Stroganoff Tortellini

This crowd-pleasing pasta has it all: meaty mushrooms, a smooth sauce and plenty of paprika flavor.

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Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce

Homemade pasta can be a bit of a project but Giada’s take on butternut squash tortellini is worth the extra effort. She makes the filling from scratch but, to save time, she uses wonton wrappers instead of pasta.

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Creamy Tortellini Soup

If you have bags of frozen veggies stocked in your freezer, this recipe will help you use them up in the most delicious way possible. Ree’s adds them to store-bought broth, along with cheese tortellini, for a soup that is sure to satisfy.

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Meatball-Tortellini Soup

When the temperature starts to drop, this pasta-and-meatball soup will be your favorite comfort food. It’s cozy, hearty and delicious.

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Pasta Pizza

Trisha doubles down on the carb factor with her tortellini-topped pizza. Reach for this recipe when you’re in the mood for something filling and indulgent.

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Muffuletta Tortellini Salad

We’ve packed all of the flavors of your favorite sandwich into this easy tortellini dish. We’re using mozzarella that’s rolled with pepperoni but you can feel free to use whatever appeals to you; mozzarella with prosciutto or sundried tomatoes and herbs would work well too.

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Tortellini Skewers

Looking for the perfect party app? You’ll love these quick-and-simple skewers. They never fail to impress — and are ready in just 10 minutes.

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Pasta with Vegetable "Bolognese"

This vegetarian-friendly pasta dish makes a hearty sauce (reminiscent of bolognese) with mushrooms and aromatic veggies. The perfect complement to cheesy tortellini.

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Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth

Giada’s quick-and-easy bowl of comfort only takes 20 minutes to cook and is perfect for a filling lunch.

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Warm Tortellini and Roasted Vegetable Salad

This colorful salad makes it easy to eat your veggies. Onion, peppers and fennel are roasted in the oven (until perfectly tender and lightly browned) then tossed with cheese tortellini. What’s not to love about that?

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Tortellini Puttanesca

Pasta cooks quickly, which gives you plenty of time to whip up a really flavorful sauce from scratch — like Ree’s easy puttanesca.

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Cheese Tortellini with Squash

When you’re looking for a hearty and satisfying meal that skips the meat, try this recipe. It’s packed with stick-to-your-ribs goodness — and plenty of cheese!

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Baked Tortellini with Kale Pesto

If you enjoy comforting baked pastas, you’ll love this dish. Store-bought tortellini are cooked in a creamy sauce, then layered with mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs before being baked to golden-brown perfection.

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Tortellini in Brodo

The secret to this soup's rich, savory flavor? Drop a Parmesan rind into the broth as it simmers away on the stovetop.

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Tortellini Primavera

You won’t believe what you can whip up in a matter of minutes. With Ree’s veggie-packed tortellini dish, you can serve your family a wholesome meal they’ll love, even on busy weeknights.

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Pasta Salad With Salami, Carrots, Peas and Roasted Red Peppers

We love a good pasta salad — and this one takes the deliciousness factor up a notch by using your favorite variety of tortellini as the pasta.

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