Patrick Oconnell
Three-cheese tortellini is a versatile dish that can be used in a variety of recipes. It can be baked, boiled, or fried, and served as a main course or appetizer. The tortellini can be stuffed with any type of cheese, but a blend of three cheeses is popular, including Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Romano. The cooking time will depend on whether the tortellini is fresh, frozen, or dried, with frozen tortellini taking the longest to cook. A simple recipe involves boiling the tortellini and serving it with a garlic butter sauce, but more complex recipes include baking the tortellini with ground beef, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Three Cheese Tortellini Ideas
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cheese Types | Parmesan, Mozzarella, Romano, Swiss Emmentaler, Ricotta |
| Cooking Time | 2-5 minutes for refrigerated/frozen tortellini, 10-11 minutes for dried |
| Recipes | Bake, Beefy Cheese Tortellini Bake, Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce, Tortellini Skewers, Tortellini with Marinara, Tortellini Pasta Salad |
| Calories | 508-578 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 53-55g |
| Protein | 21-42g |
| Fat | 22-23g |
| Saturated Fat | 10-11g |
| Cholesterol | 77-118mg |
| Sodium | 1305-1523mg |
| Potassium | 195-644mg |
| Fiber | 4-6g |
| Sugar | 3-7g |
| Vitamin A | 399-765IU |
| Vitamin C | 8-16mg |
| Calcium | 265-383mg |
| Iron | 4-6mg |
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What You'll Learn
Three cheese tortellini bake
Ingredients
- Three-cheese tortellini (or cheese-filled tortellini)
- Mushrooms
- Garlic
- Pasta sauce
- Spinach
- Ricotta cheese
- Shredded mozzarella
- Grated parmesan
- Salt
- Oil or butter
Method
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms for 2 to 3 minutes. Add in garlic and saute for another 3 minutes. Add pasta sauce to the skillet and continue cooking until the sauce is hot.
Meanwhile, spread frozen tortellini in a large baking dish. Layer torn spinach over the tortellini and spoon ricotta cheese on top. Spread the pasta sauce over the tortellini and cheese layer. Top the pasta sauce with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.
Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Tips
This Three Cheese Tortellini Bake is a quick, easy, and filling meal that can be made ahead of time. You can also add meat to the dish, such as beef or sausage, for a heartier version. If you want some greens with your meal, serve this tortellini bake with a simple side salad or some roasted veggies on the side.
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Cheese tortellini in garlic butter sauce
Ingredients:
- Cheese tortellini (refrigerated, frozen, or dried)
- Butter
- Garlic
- Basil leaves
- Broth (chicken or vegetable)
- Cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Parmesan cheese, parsley, cream cheese, or heavy cream
Instructions:
- Bring 2 1/2 cups of broth to a boil in a large pot. You can use chicken broth or vegetable broth, depending on your preference.
- Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling broth. For refrigerated tortellini, cook for 2-3 minutes. For frozen tortellini, cook for 3-5 minutes. For dried tortellini, cook for 10-11 minutes or according to package instructions. The tortellini is done when it floats to the top.
- While the tortellini is cooking, prepare the garlic butter sauce. Melt butter in a separate skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant.
- Optionally, you can add some chopped parsley to the garlic butter for additional flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups of broth with cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the broth-cornstarch mixture into the garlic butter and stir well.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken, stirring occasionally.
- Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Optionally, you can stir in some cream cheese or heavy cream for a creamier, richer sauce.
- Finally, add the cooked tortellini to the garlic butter sauce and toss gently to coat.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the cheese tortellini in garlic butter sauce immediately while it's hot. You can garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil leaves. Enjoy as a comforting main course or serve as an appetizer by skewering the tortellini with toothpicks or small skewers.
Variations and Add-ons:
- You can make this dish even heartier by adding protein such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or cooked ham.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Try using different types of tortellini, such as spinach and cheese tortellini, or experiment with different cheese fillings like ricotta, Parmesan, and Romano.
- If you're a cheese lover, sprinkle some extra Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
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Homemade three cheese tortellini
Homemade three-cheese tortellini is a surprisingly simple dish to make and can be prepared and frozen ahead of time. The pasta is made from sheets of delicate egg dough, which is then filled with a blend of three cheeses.
For the filling, a combination of sweet Swiss Emmentaler, light Ricotta, and Parmesan is a perfect blend of distinctive flavours. However, you can use any three cheeses you prefer, such as Mozzarella, Romano, or Parmesan.
To make the dough, you can follow a basic egg pasta recipe. Once the dough is made, roll it out into sheets and cut into small squares. Place a small amount of the cheese filling in the centre of each square. Then, simply fold the pasta into the desired tortellini shape and seal the edges.
The tortellini can be frozen at this stage and cooked directly from frozen when needed, although the cooking time will need to be increased. Freshly made tortellini can be cooked in a broth or infused stock, or tossed with garlic butter and garnished with herbs and extra cheese.
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Three cheese tortellini with traditional sauce
Ingredients
The three cheeses in the tortellini are sweet Swiss Emmentaler, light Ricotta, and Parmesan. However, you can use other combinations of cheese, such as Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Romano. For the sauce, you can either make your own or use a store-bought option. To make your own, you will need basil, garlic, olive oil, fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic seasoned salt, and optionally, chicken broth. If you want to include meat, you can add beef or chicken.
Preparation
Start by bringing 4-6 quarts of water to a boil and cooking the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Barilla Tortellini, for example, cooks in 10-11 minutes, but you can adjust the time according to your preference. If you are making the sauce from scratch, add fresh basil and garlic cloves to a pot and bring to a boil. You can also add fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, minced garlic, garlic seasoned salt, and olive oil. If you want to include meat, cook it separately and add it to the sauce.
Cooking
To make the garlic butter sauce, melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried basil and stir for 2 minutes. Then, add the broth and cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until the mixture thickens, then add the cooked tortellini and toss to coat. If you are using store-bought sauce, simply combine it with the cooked tortellini and sprinkle with parsley and Parmigiano cheese. Serve with your desired amount of grated Parmesan cheese.
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Appetizer: tortellini skewers
Tortellini skewers are the ultimate finger food, perfect for parties and get-togethers. They are easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients, and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a great option for entertaining.
To make tortellini skewers, start by cooking the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain the tortellini and rinse with cold water to cool it down. Then, transfer the tortellini to a large container and add Italian dressing, tossing to coat. If using, add cherry tomatoes, salami, and cheese to the container, or place them in a separate container. Drizzle with more Italian dressing and let the ingredients marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to overnight.
When you're ready to assemble the skewers, simply slide the ingredients onto a skewer in your desired order. For example, you can start with a piece of tortellini, followed by a tomato, a folded piece of salami, and a cheese cube. Repeat the process, ending with another piece of tortellini. You can also add fresh basil or other herbs for extra flavour and colour.
Tortellini skewers are a fun and delicious way to enjoy three-cheese tortellini as an appetizer. They can be served as a quick and easy party snack or even as part of a charcuterie board.
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Frequently asked questions
Here are some recipes you can make with three-cheese tortellini:
- Three-cheese tortellini bake with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Three-cheese tortellini with chicken and homemade tomato sauce.
- Three-cheese tortellini with beef and marinara sauce.
To make three-cheese tortellini with chicken, start by boiling 4-6 quarts of water and cooking the tortellini according to the instructions on the package. Then, make a homemade sauce by adding fire-roasted tomatoes, a quartered onion, minced garlic, garlic seasoned salt, and olive oil to a pot and bringing it to a boil. Finally, add some chopped grilled chicken and serve with grated Parmesan on top.
To make three-cheese tortellini bake, start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute mushrooms for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another 3 minutes. Next, add pasta sauce to the skillet and continue cooking until the sauce is hot. In a separate baking dish, spread frozen tortellini and layer torn spinach, spoonfuls of ricotta cheese, pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan on top. Finally, bake for 30 minutes.
