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Italian Herb Baked Cheese Tortellini

A comforting, easy baked tortellini with Italian herb sauté base, tomatoes, and melted cheeses.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 4 cubes Italian Herb Saute Express Saute Starter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 small zucchini diced
  • 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes 1 can
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan shaved
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella grated
  • parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt.
  • While the water heats, heat a deep skillet over medium heat and add the 4 cubes of Italian Herb Saute Express; melt or sauté as package directs.
  • Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook about 3 minutes until starting to soften.
  • Stir in the diced zucchini and cook another 3 minutes until the onion and zucchini are tender.
  • Salt the boiling water and cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Add the can of petite diced tomatoes to the softened vegetables, season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the cooked tortellini and the shaved Parmesan into the tomato-vegetable mixture until combined.
  • Sprinkle the grated mozzarella evenly over the top and place the skillet or transfer to a broiler-safe dish under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, watching closely to avoid burning.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with parsley if using, and serve hot.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Deep skillet
  • Colander
  • oven broiler or broiler-safe pan

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen tortellini as preferred.
  • Watch the broiler closely; cheese browns quickly.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.