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Tortellini Casserole

A cheesy, vegetable-packed tortellini casserole baked in a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • cooking spray
  • 1 19-ounce package cheese-filled tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup snap peas trimmed
  • 1 cup carrot sliced (about 1 medium carrot)
  • 1 cup baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 3/4 cup mini bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup summer squash sliced and halved
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup frozen corn no need to thaw
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup vegetable stock or broth
  • 1 cup milk 1%, 2%, or whole
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • basil pesto optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Large Pot
  • Small Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt.
  3. Prepare the vegetables: trim snap peas, peel and slice the carrot, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice mushrooms, mini bell peppers, and summer squash.
  4. Cook the tortellini according to package directions; in the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the snap peas and sliced carrots. Drain and transfer the tortellini and vegetables to the prepared baking dish.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté mushrooms, mini bell peppers, and summer squash until crisp-tender, about 4–6 minutes. Pour the sautéed vegetables over the tortellini in the baking dish.
  6. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and frozen corn to the casserole and gently toss to combine evenly.
  7. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
  8. Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock until smooth, then gradually whisk in the milk. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
  9. Stir in roasted garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried basil, and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat and whisk in the softened cream cheese until the sauce is completely smooth.
  10. Pour the cream sauce over the tortellini and vegetables in the baking dish and stir gently to combine and level the surface. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan evenly over the top.
  11. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted. If desired, broil 1–2 minutes to brown the top.
  12. Let the casserole rest briefly, then serve hot with basil pesto on the side if using.

Notes

  • Leftovers may become watery when refrigerated.
  • Do not freeze this casserole as texture can suffer.
  • You can halve the recipe to make a smaller portion.
  • Prepare ahead by assembling and refrigerating (unbaked) up to 24 hours, then bake until hot.
  • If refrigerated unbaked, bake covered at 350°F for about 45–55 minutes or until heated through.