Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

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This tortellini casserole is comfort food at its finest. This easy-to-make dinner takes only 20 minutes to prep and is finished in under an hour. We use refrigerated tortellini, but frozen tortellini would also shine in this dish. If you’ve got leftover cooked vegetables, stir those into the mix or add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives for a boost of flavor.

a recipe photo of the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole
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Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12 servings
the ingredients to make the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

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Ingredients

  • 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach

  • 1 (25.5-ounce) jar lower-sodium marinara sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.

    a step in making the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until tender and aromatic, about 10 minutes. Add spinach; cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 3 minutes.

    a step in making the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

  4. Stir in the tortellini, marinara and 1 cup mozzarella. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

    a step in making the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
10g Fat
31g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size about 2/3 cup
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Vitamin A 133µg
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 15%
Folate 73µg
Vitamin K 70µg
Sodium 339mg 15%
Calcium 221mg 17%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Potassium 368mg 8%
Zinc 1mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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