Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and comforting dish featuring cheesy baked tortellini and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: omnivorous
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini with marinara sauce, turkey bacon, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Tortellini, comfort food, turkey bacon, easy recipe