Tortellini Vegetable Bake Recipe 435 Food

VEGETABLE CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding vegetables during the last few minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cheese spread, milk and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Drain tortellini mixture and toss with cheese sauce.

TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet; cook zucchini, yellow squash, onion, red pepper and seasonings until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Drain tortellini; combine with vegetable mixture, mozzarella and cream in a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until heated through, about 20 minutes. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

TORTELLINI AND GARDEN VEGETABLE BAKE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in boiling salted water according to package directions, adding the carrot during the last 5 minutes of cooking and the sugar snap peas during the last 1 minute of cooking; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat margarine or butter in a 12-inch skillet. Add chicken and mushrooms, and cook about 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet.
• Shake together chicken broth, oregano, flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar until smooth. Add to skillet along with milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; add cream cheese. Cook and stir until cream cheese is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Add pasta mixture, chicken mixture, tomatoes, and sweet pepper. Toss to coat. Turn into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish or shallow 3-quart casserole.
• Bake, covered, in a 350 degrees F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Stir mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Transport in an insulated carrier.

TORTELLINI WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan cook tortellini in boiling water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a saute pan or medium sized pan and add onion. Cook until translucent than add garlic, peppers, basil, and beans. Continue cooking until peppers become slightly soft.
• Toss the vegetable mixture with the drained tortellini, toss well, top with parmesan cheese and serve.

TORTELLINI AND SPINACH BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini in salted water for about 3-4 minutes, drain and put in a big oven proof dish.
• Add the tomatoes.
• Defrost the spinach, squeeze out most of the excess water and add the garlic.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add to the pasta and tomatoes, mix well.
• Top with feta cheese.
• In a bowl mix the soured cream and single cream.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste (don't hold back).
• Add the grated cheese and pour over the dish, make sure it mixes with the rest of the ingredients and doesn't just sit on top.
• Preheat the oven (200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6) and bake for 20-30 minutes.

VEGGIE-TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding zucchini and carrot during last minute of cooking time; drain.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and mushrooms in butter 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly until sauce thickens slightly. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted. Stir in tomatoes, bell pepper and basil.
• Place tortellini mixture in baking dish. Top with mushroom-cheese sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly.