Description
This 4-ingredient pesto tortellini bake is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. Made with cheese tortellini, pesto, prosciutto, and mozzarella—ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 (9 oz) package tri-color cheese tortellini
1 cup prepared pesto
2 slices prosciutto, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook for about 3 minutes, or until they float to the top. Drain.
In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, chopped prosciutto, pesto, and ½ cup mozzarella.
Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella.
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, skip the prosciutto.
Add a sprinkle of Parmesan or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
Great paired with a simple green salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
