Baked Tortellini Meatballs

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Tortellini is normally available in both the refrigerator and freezer phase of the grocery shop, so I try and stock up when i can. each time they’re equipped for scrumptious, clean casserole recipes, i can make this smooth Baked Tortellini and Meatballs. This simple pasta just takes a few minutes to prep earlier than sliding it into the oven.  in addition to shop-bought tortellini, this recipe additionally uses frozen, shop-offered Italian meatballs.  if you have a favorite meatball recipe, sense free to use it.  however, when I need something quick and easy, the usage of refrigerated pasta and frozen meatballs will become a massive time-saver.

I generally begin with the aid of defrosting the meatballs in the microwave for a pair minutes, simply to get them to thaw a bit.  I defrost these proper within the baking dish.  To the defrosted meatballs, I’ll upload the tortellini, and a jar of marinara sauce and a can of diced tomatoes.  simply stir those collectively to coat the pasta and meatballs frivolously inside the sauce and tomatoes.


Ingredients

  • 18 - 20 frozen Italian meatballs defrosted
  • 20 ounce pkg., refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 24 ounce jar, marinara sauce
  • 14.5 ounce can, diced tomatoes
  • 1 c. ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese for topping

instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 ranges.
  2. In an oval or nine x 13" baking dish, defrost the meatballs inside the microwave in line with package commands.
  3. To the defrosted meatballs upload the tortellini, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes. Toss collectively nicely to coat the pasta and meatballs completely.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, Italian herbs, and garlic salt. Drop small dollops of the ricotta cheese combination flippantly over the top of the pasta. pinnacle the pasta frivolously with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is absolutely melted. Cool for five-10 minutes earlier than serving. pinnacle each serving with shredded Parmesan cheese, if favored.

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