Pesto Tortellini Bake | An Easy Freezer Meal Recipe
Cheesy tortellini bake tossed with bright sun-dried tomatoes, flavorful pesto, and fresh baby spinach is a quick weeknight meal. It can be made ahead and frozen for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 17 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
1Lbcheese tortellinifrozen
3/4cupJarred or homemade basil pesto
1/4cupSun-dried tomatoes in oil
2cupsFresh Spinach-I use baby spinach
1/4cupCream Cheesesoftened
1/4cupParmesan Cheese
1cupMozzarella Cheese
Black pepperto taste
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl combine the softened cream cheese and the pesto. If the sauce seems too thick you can thin it out with a tablespoon or two of water or chicken broth.
Cook the tortellini in boiling water according to the package instructions.
While the pasta is cooking, cut the baby spinach into thin ribbons and set aside.
Drain the pasta and in a large bowl combine the drained tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss all of the ingredients until they are well-coated with the sauce.
Pour the pasta mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish. On top of the tortellini sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Freezer Meal Directions:
Cook the tortellini in boiling water according to the package instructions.
While the pasta is cooking, cut the baby spinach into thin ribbons and set aside.
Drain the pasta and in a large bowl combine the drained tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss all of the ingredients until they are well-coated with the sauce.
Take a Gallon-sized freezer bag and write the baking directions on the outside of the bag along with the date. Pour the combined ingredients into a Gallon-sized freezer bag or a labeled container.
In a separate quart-sized freezer bag pour in the two cheeses, label, and squeeze out any excess air before closing.
Attach the two bags with a rubber band or a clip and freeze until you're ready to serve.
Let the meal thaw in the fridge or on the counter.
Pour the pasta mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish.
Top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and serve.