Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole. It’s a delicious blend of cheesy tortellini, savory marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and zesty pepperoni, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
Sauce:
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pizza sauce
Cheese Blend:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Pepperoni:
- 1 cup mini pepperoni or sliced pepperoni (cut into halves)
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook Tortellini: Cook the tortellini according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, warm olive oil and mix in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce, toss gently to coat. Pour half into a greased baking dish. Layer with cheeses and pepperoni. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can add sliced mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for extra pizza flavor.
- Substitute turkey or plant-based pepperoni for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
