Baked Tortellini Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Tortellini

• Olive Oil
• All Purpose Flour
• Low Fat Milk
• Fontina Cheese
• Ground Nutmeg
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Cheese Tortellini
• Fine Dry Breadcrumb
• Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Baked Tortellini

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 6 individual gratin dishes or a 1 ½-quart shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
3. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add ¼ cup all-purpose flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
5. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of hot milk and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly (3-4 minutes).
6. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup (113g) shredded Fontina cheese and ¼ teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg until melted and smooth.
7. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Meanwhile, cook 1 pound of cheese tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
9. Gently combine the cooked tortellini with the cheese sauce, ensuring all tortellini are coated.
10. Divide the tortellini mixture evenly among the prepared dishes.
11. Top each portion with the remaining ½ cup (113g) shredded Fontina cheese.
12. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup breadcrumbs and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the topped tortellini.
13. Bake for 15-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
14. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy immediately!