High Protein Baked Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this High Protein Baked Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce—a comforting casserole that’s both hearty and indulgent. Featuring tender cheese tortellini, lean ground turkey, and a luscious tomato cream sauce infused with garlic, fresh basil, and Italian seasoning, this dish packs delicious flavor and a protein boost in every bite. The cheesy baked topping, made from melty mozzarella and nutty Parmesan, forms a golden crust that will have your entire family reaching for seconds. Ready in just an hour and perfect for meal prep or serving a crowd, this protein-rich twist on classic baked pasta is satisfying, easy to prepare, and utterly irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 18 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Use a spoon to break up the turkey as it cooks.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and mix until the tortellini is well coated.
Fold in the chopped fresh basil and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Transfer the tortellini with sauce to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and cover with mozzarella.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the baked tortellini rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.6 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.7 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 937 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 6047 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.8 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 216.6 g | 433% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3226 mg | 248% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 2171 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
