Cheese Tortellini and Creamy Marinara Bake

Purchased marinara sauce makes this easy or my marinara sauce posted on this site makes this extra special, yield is 4-6 you may double to serve 6-8

Notes for our test kitchen; this recipe was tested using Classico Marinara Sauce,  you may want to adjust the cream amount I would suggest to start with 1/3 cup

Servings 4

Ingredients:

1 (13-ounce) package three-cheese tortellini

1 (24-ounce) jar Classico Marinara Sauce (or use you favorite sauce)

1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (warmed just slightly in the microwave to about room temperature)

1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided

seasoned salt or white salt

fresh ground black pepper

2 tablespoons butter, cubed

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:————————————–

Set oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish or a similar size casserole dish.

Cook the cheese tortellini in boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite (do not cook until very soft it is suggested to undercook slightly) drain then transfer to a bowl.

In a saucepan heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until a very light simmer.

Reduce heat to low and stir in the whipping cream; simmer for about 4 minutes or until the mixture is completely heated through.

Remove for heat and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and black pepper.

Add in the cooked tortellini and toss to coat, then transfer to baking dish.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, then dot with 2 tablespoons butter.

Bake in a preheated oven for 22-25 minutes.

Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese and return to oven until melted.

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