Would You Like Some Tortellini With Your Cheese? |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I love baked pastas and lasagna-type dishes, so I figured I'd make up my own this last winter with what was in the house. Well, before I knew it, I had more cheese than anything else! So...If you're a cheese lover, this dish is for you! :) It would be easy to customize though, which is what I do with many recipes. It would probably be good by cutting some cheese and adding varied veggies (some suggestions: mushrooms, spinach, squash, eggplant, and so on). Have fun, be creative, and enjoy! Ingredients:
10 ounces frozen cheese tortellini |
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained |
15 ounces tomato sauce |
1 (13 ounce) can chicken, separated into chunks (or 2-3 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped) |
2 teaspoons dried basil |
2 teaspoons dried thyme |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
2 teaspoons garlic, minced |
1 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded |
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, and drain.
2. In a large bowl, gently combine all ingredients from the diced tomatoes through the salt.
3. Gently mix the tortellini into the sauce mixture.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
5. Grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish, and put half of the tortellini mixture on the bottom of the dish.
6. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese, and put the rest of the tortellini mixture on top.
7. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top, and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of that.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is golden and melted.
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