A cozy, crowd-pleasing bake with tender tortellini, rich marinara, and lots of melty cheese—perfect for busy nights or potlucks.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 500 g (16–18 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional add-ins
- Cooked ground beef or sausage
- Spinach or mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish. - Cook tortellini
- Boil according to package instructions
- Drain and set aside
- Make sauce base
- Heat olive oil in a pan
- Sauté garlic briefly
- Add marinara and Italian seasoning
- Mix filling
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, and Parmesan
- Assemble casserole
- Spread a little sauce in the dish
- Add tortellini
- Spoon ricotta mixture over
- Pour remaining sauce
- Top with remaining mozzarella
- Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. - Serve
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with garlic bread
- Pair with a green salad
- Add roasted vegetables on the side
WW Points Estimate
- ~6–9 points per serving (depends on cheese & tortellini)
Ways to Lighten It Up
- Use part-skim ricotta & mozzarella
- Add more spinach or veggies
- Use smaller portions of cheese
FAQs
Can I use frozen tortellini?
Yes 
Just cook before assembling.
Can I make it ahead?
- Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours
Can I freeze it?
- Yes, freeze before or after baking
How do I reheat?
- Oven is best to keep it from drying out
Tips
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat
- Mix in fresh basil for extra flavor
- Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for a golden cheesy top
