Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

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This tortellini casserole is comfort food at its finest. This easy-to-make dinner takes only 20 minutes to prep and is finished in under an hour. We use refrigerated tortellini, but frozen tortellini would also shine in this dish. If you’ve got leftover cooked vegetables, stir those into the mix or add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives for a boost of flavor.

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Liv Dansky
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Liv Dansky
Liv Dansky has worked with Dotdash Meredith since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer for the commerce team. Her work can be found across brands like Food & Wine, Southern Living, Real Simple, Eating Well, and Serious Eats.
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Published on December 13, 2023
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Craig Ruff
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Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants.
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole
Photo:

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian
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the ingredients to make the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
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Ingredients

  • 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach

  • 1 (25.5-ounce) jar lower-sodium marinara sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.

    a step in making the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until tender and aromatic, about 10 minutes. Add spinach; cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 3 minutes.

    a step in making the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

  4. Stir in the tortellini, marinara and 1 cup mozzarella. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

    a step in making the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245 Calories
9g Fat
31g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size about 2/3 cup
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g 21%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Vitamin A 126µg
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 14%
Folate 72µg
Vitamin K 70µg
Sodium 310mg 13%
Calcium 191mg 15%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Potassium 353mg 8%
Zinc 1mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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