Olive Garden Tortellini al Forno Recipe
Love cheesy pasta dishes? This Olive Garden Tortellini al Forno Recipe is perfect for you. It's creamy, cheesy, and super delicious.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Medium saucepan for sauce
- Colander for draining pasta
- Mixing spoon
- Aluminum foil
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen cheese tortellini 20 oz
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- This temperature works perfectly for bubbly cheese.
- Let it heat while you prepare everything.
- Boil water in your large pot.
- Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions.
- Usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain well and set aside.
- Heat marinara sauce in your saucepan.
- Add heavy cream and stir well.
- Mix in garlic and Italian seasoning.
- Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Put cooked tortellini in your baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the pasta.
- Add dollops of ricotta cheese on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes covered.
- Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes.
- Cheese should be golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Don't overcook your tortellini when boiling.
- They cook more in the oven.
- Use good quality marinara sauce for better flavor.
- Fresh herbs make a huge difference.
- Add extra cheese if you love it cheesy.
- Let the dish rest before serving.
- This helps everything set up nicely.
- You can prepare it ahead and refrigerate.
- Just bake it when you're ready to eat.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.