Description
Creamy, cheesy, and baked until golden, this Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish. Tender cheese tortellini are coated in a rich gorgonzola cream sauce, topped with mozzarella and parmesan, then baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
- 5 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini until just al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, stirring gently. Add the crumbled gorgonzola and whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in salt and black pepper.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the sauce and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, let rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook the tortellini before baking since it will continue cooking in the oven.
- Taste the sauce before adding extra salt because the cheeses are naturally salty.
- For a deeper golden top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end while watching carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg